Location: Patchogue,NY, USA
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
STARTING RATE: $30.00/hr. ($30.00 - $35.00/hr., dependent upon experience)
SHIFT: Per-Diem
BENEFITS:
* Weekly Paychecks
* Same-Day Pay Options
* Health, Dental, Life Insurance
* Shift Differentials
* Weekend Pick-Up Shift Enhancements
* Referral Bonus of up to $500
* Tuition Assistance
* No-Frills Pay Options
* Retirement/Pension/401k
* Clinically Complex Positions
* Flexible Schedules
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the Physical Therapist. This individual assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services within their scope of training as selected/delegated by the Physical Therapist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for applying physical therapy modalities, providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs, providing gait and balance training using specific equipment, documenting progress, conferring with the Physical Therapist regarding patient/resident program modifications, assisting with evaluative techniques, participating in care planning, and other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
REQUIREMENTS:
* AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and Certificate of Registration in New York State
* CPR certification
* Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
* Able to collaborate with a wide range of healthcare disciplines
* Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of physical therapy, including being acquainted with patient/resident diagnosis, precautions/contraindications, and current treatment protocols
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:
Brookhaven Health Care Facility
Attn: Kerri Brady, HR Recruiter
801 Gazzola Dr.
East Patchogue, NY 11772
(631)###-#### ex 316 for more information
ABOUT US:
The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!