Physical Therapist Assistant

Elderwood•Hamburg, NY

35d•Onsite

About The Position

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose. As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees – nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates, maintenance staff and administrative resources - to help us achieve our goals. Elderwood at Hamburg is searching for a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to add to our team! MUST BE LICENSED AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK! Full time opportunity only! Apply today!

Requirements

Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.
New York State license to practice required.
Current, vaild CPR/BLS credentials
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.
Writes observations of resident’s behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by Physical Therapist.
Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
Assist with keeping supplies in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
Utilizes electronic timekeeping system.
Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.