What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at American Medical Associates?
A skilled nursing facility located in Delhi, NY is looking for a experienced and knowledgeable Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
Salary: $50K - $75K per year (depending on experience)
Responsibilities:
- The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
- The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT
- As well, the PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy
- Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist
- Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
- Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
- Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times
- Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation
- Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery
- Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress
- Record and document patient care services
- Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care
Requirements :
- Must possess a current Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Must have experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Must have long term care experience
- Well versed with documentation writing
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Salary : $50,000 - $75,000