Care Network -
Apex Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Huntington Station, NY is looking for a Full Time PTA to join our amazing in house team!
* Located at 78 Birchwood Dr, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients goals and needs
- Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services
Skills
- Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy
- Associates Degree for assistant position