What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Masonic Care Community?
Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant at the award winning Masonic Care Community, with an hourly rate of $28/hr - $31/hr
Voted the best skilled nursing facility in the Mohawk Valley, MCC is the area leader in providing senior care. What makes us the best? Our household model of care within neighborhood levels. The environment is warm and accessible and our elders reside in households that are limited to 8-16 residents. This is truly a case where the small environment helps grow relationships and creates a sense of home for both our residents and our staff. MCC is also located on a stunning 440-acre campus, unlike any other senior care facility. Enjoy walks on our grounds, staff wellness and appreciation activities, and an excellent benefits package and compensation. MCC has been a strong part of the area community as we celebrate caring for people for 130 years.
Company Description:
A Career with a Cause
At the Masonic Care Community, caring for the elderly is our core mission. Nestled in the beautiful Mohawk Valley of Central New York, MCC offers exceptional care for seniors. Our goal is to provide purposeful living for the people who call MCC home. MCC programs and services are not just available to Masons, we are open to the entire community.
Position Summary
- Masonic Care Community is looking for a full-time motivated, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant who will support the delivery of high quality care to residents in our short-term rehab as well as long term care within our skilled nursing facility. Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, the PTA will carry out individualized treatment plans with emphasis on mobility, balance, functional independence, safety and improving overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments (individualized, concurrent and group) as established in the plan of care, including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, gait training and functional mobility, balance activities as well as modalities as permitted by NYS practice guidelines.
- Assist residents in performing therapeutic exercises and functional activities to improve their strength, coordination, mobility and functional activity tolerance.
- Document resident performance, progress and response to treatment and report any changes and/or recommendations to the supervising physical therapist.
- Participate in staff meeting, care conferences and discharge planning.
- Participating in educating residents, families and caregivers for safe transfer/mobility techniques, fall prevention and home exercise programs.
- Maintain effective, accurate and timely documentation in accordance to facility, state and federal guidelines.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment and assist in ensuring a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical and regulatory standards as well as compliance with HIPPS and facility policies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program
- Current state licensure or eligibility for NYS licensure as a PTA
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility as well as short term rehab and long term care
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork and resident centered approach to care
The base range for this position is $28 - $31 per hour commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education & prior accomplishments.
The position may be eligible for additional compensation not listed here, including but not limited to shift differentials, incentives or bonuses, as applicable.
Masonic Care Community is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor website
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $31