Physical Therapist Assistant

Elderwood•Hamburg, NY

13h•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Hamburg is expanding its rehabilitation team and is seeking compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) for a Full-Time opportunity. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work alongside Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nursing, and Physicians to help residents regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence following illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization. You'll become part of a collaborative rehabilitation team that is committed to delivering individualized, resident-centered care while celebrating every milestone along the recovery journey.

Requirements

MUST BE LICENSED AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK STATE
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.