Location: West Harrison,NY, USA
About the job Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA Description FULL TIME EXCELLENT BENEFITS GREAT TEAMSTARTING RATES 3235hr 3435hr Add 200hr if you opt for partial frills program only receive NYS Sick Leave no additional PTOPhysical Therapist Assistant PTA Position SummaryEPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is a BEAUTIFUL 5 Star 160bed NEW skilled nursing rehabilitation center opened in 2020 in the heart of White Plains Come join a family of facilities in New York State Intrinsic to each facility in the EPIC portfolio are the words Rehabilitation Healthcare as our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives For those who have come to reside permanently we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of lifePhysical Therapist Assistant PTA is responsible to organize and conduct physical therapy programs planned and overseen by the Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of those residents who have experienced a decrease in functionsPhysical Therapist Assistant PTA will assist in planning organizing developing and implementing Physical Therapy services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all timesPerforms treatment programs for assigned residentsEnter billing information in an accurate and timely mannerReport resident progress in meetings ie UR Meeting PatientFamily Conference as deemed required or appropriateConsult with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate physical therapy with other therapeutic activitiesProvide residents with equipment as appropriateChart notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents as well as the residents response to the therapyPerform routine documentation as required and in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures Sign and date all entries made in residents medical recordCooperate with all departments and staff facilitating harmonious working conditions to promote optimal resident careRequirementsGraduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant PTALicensed in NY State as a Physical Therapist Assistant PTA license in good standingPrevious skilled nursing facility SNF experience highly profferedWork well under pressure willing to work harmoniously with all staffSincere desire to work with the elderly chronically ill and handicappedExcellent customer service skillsMust be able to communicate well verbally with residents families and staffTreat residents and fellow staff with respect dignity and compassionCovid19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED we continue to offer COVID19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDCWe are an equal opportunity employer celebrate diversity are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for allM-704#######