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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Tarrytown Rehabilitation & Nursing Center • Utica, NY • 2d ago

We offer the Following:

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications/Experience:

Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Physical Therapy Assistant

Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Geriatric experience preferred

A current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportation

Able to use necessary computer applications

Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources

High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately

Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations

Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not in any way state or imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs

Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to the established treatment plans as assigned, under the on-site supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public

Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments

Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff

Must be able to relate information regarding a resident's condition

Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department

Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals

Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy and as directed by the Physical Therapist

Provides resident, staff and family education as directed

Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment

Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.

Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physcial Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards

Complies with all facility policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

Respects all residents all resident rights

Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager and Physical Therapist informed and updated appropriately

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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