Physical Therapist Assistant
Campbell Hall, New York•Full-time
$35 hourly
$35 hourly
About the Job
$1,000 sign-on bonus awarded after successful completion of six months of employment.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Department: Physical Therapy.
Reports To: Physical Therapist.
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time.
Reports To: Physical Therapist.
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time.
Position Summary
Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapeutic services to residents under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA assists with preparing residents and equipment for therapy and carries out prescribed treatment programs to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. This is an in house position.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a two-year, APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant license/certification in good standing.
- Minimum of six (6) months experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with residents, families, and staff.
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely.
Work Environment:
- Professional and supportive healthcare environment.
- Occasional exposure to residents with serious or terminal illness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
All duties are performed under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Administer physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician and outlined in the Physical Therapist’s initial evaluation, demonstrating an understanding of each resident’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, including:
- Application of heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and electrical stimulation.
- Passive, active-assistive, active, and resistive exercise programs.
- Gait training and progression.
- Postural drainage and percussion techniques.
- Instruction in activities of daily living (ADLs), including transfer techniques, bed positioning, and wheelchair mobility.
- Education for residents and families on transfers (bed, toilet, car), positioning, guarding techniques, and mobility.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and legible documentation of resident status, treatment progress, and attendance.
- Promptly report incidents, changes in condition, or concerns related to resident equipment or treatments to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Maintain therapy supplies and equipment in proper working order.
- Participate in in-service education and continuing education programs.
- Assist with maintaining and updating departmental and facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and adhere to established safety and infection control practices.