Physical Therapist Assistant

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Wellsville Manor Care Center, located in beautiful, upstate New York is seeking a full time or part time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (up to 30hrs/week part time, 40hrs/week full time) to help patients improve their mobility and move forward.

Ideal candidates will possess a NY license or be in the process of obtaining NY licensure, and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply!

120 bed SNF
Located at 4192a Bolivar Road Wellsville, NY 14895
Supportive Rehab Team
Mentorship for New Graduates – We create a learning culture and we promote personal and professional development especially for Fresh Graduates.

Responsibilities

Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
Participate in patient status judgments
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
License to practice or relevant certification