Physical Therapist Assistant

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness • Town of Yorktown, NY

1d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, You’ll Achieve Success By:
Assisting in evaluating clients’ daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations
Assisting patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment, including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, and activities of daily living
Observing patients during treatments and reporting observations to the Physical Therapist
Communicating with staff and other healthcare team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for treatment planning and modifications

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
• Unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure to practice in Connecticut
• CPR and first aid certification required
• Recent graduates and experienced Physical Therapist Assistants are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assisting in evaluating clients’ daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations
• Assisting patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment, including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, and activities of daily living
• Observing patients during treatments and reporting observations to the Physical Therapist
• Communicating with staff and other healthcare team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for treatment planning and modifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree