Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About The Position
Premier Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Olean, New York. The PTA provides skilled treatment under the direction of a Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, build strength, and make meaningful progress. The role involves supporting patients with strength, mobility, balance, gait, and functional activities; monitoring progress; communicating with the supervising therapist; educating patients, families, and caregivers; completing required documentation; and collaborating with the care team. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold, or be eligible for, a PTA license in the state of practice. Skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience is preferred but not required. Benefits described are available to eligible full-time employees and are subject to applicable plan requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current PTA license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled treatment under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Assist patients with strength, mobility, balance, gait, and functional activities.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate with the supervising therapist.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers.
- Complete required documentation and collaborate with the care team.
Benefits
- 20 days of PTO during the first year, increasing with tenure.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) after 90 days, with a company match after one year.
- Paid continuing education units (CEUs) and licensure reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition reimbursement credits.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
