Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time! (1199SEIU)

THE LUTHERAN CARE NETWORK • Poughkeepsie, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for an 1199 union role. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, the assistant provides direct physical therapy care to short- and long-term adult patients to help them regain strength and mobility. The facility is a nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation center.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Valid New York State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.

Nice To Haves

• Previous post-acute experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy care to short- and long-term adult patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients in regaining strength and mobility.

Benefits

• $3,500 sign-on bonus for full-time Physical Therapy Assistants, paid in installments; eligibility and repayment terms apply.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, hearing aids, scholarships for children, camp, childcare, and retirement.
• Educational benefits, including prepaid tuition vouchers and tuition reimbursement for pre-college, foundational, occupational certification, undergraduate and graduate college programs, and continuing education.
• Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and 10 holidays.
• Every other weekend off.

What This Job Offers

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