Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
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Douglas Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Sign on bonus: $1,500 (Full-time)

Douglas Manor is a 90-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility in Windham, Connecticut specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We are currently hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. Come join our team!

With a 70-year history of quality care, we offer higher staffing ratios than the industry standard, consistent corporate support, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Review request for physical therapy and physicians' orders.
• Participate in the development and implementation or resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
• Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area.
• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices).
• Perform physical therapy in resident's room as necessary.
• Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.

Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits (*applies to 24 hours or more,**Full-Time only):

• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Paid Time Off*
• 401(k) with employer match*
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• Paid Holiday Off**
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Credit**
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Referral Program

Physical Therapy Assistant Pay Rate:

• Up to $37.00/hour (Per Diem Available without Bonus but Higher pay range)

Requirements:

Must have completed a Physical Therapy Assistant training program from an accredited institution.

Be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 40 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.