Salary

$19.29 - $29.23 / hour

Overview

Elderwood at Amherst is hiring!

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• Shift Differentials
• Full Benefits Package
• Employee referral program
• Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)

This position is located inAmherst, NY. 

Elderwood at Amherst is seeking a high quality, engaging Physical Therapist Assistant to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our full-time position. 

Physical Therapist Assistant position overview:

Physical Therapist Assistant team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments as developed and recommended by a Registered Physical Therapist, ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

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Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.
• Writes observations of resident’s behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by Physical Therapist.
• Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
• Assist with keeping supplies in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.

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Qualifications

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.

• New York State license to practice required.

• Interest in physical therapy treatments for the geriatric and sub acute population utilizing a team approach.

• Current, vaild CPR/BLS credentials
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.