Physical Therapist Assistant

SHIFT: Full-Time, Days

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Referral Bonuses
• Peer Mentorship
• Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Physical Therapist Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and observes patients before, during, and after therapy, noting the patient's status and reporting it to a physical therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care and treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching
• Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients
• Serve as a liaison to residents, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for resident's needs
• Record patients' progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist, working with them to discuss and evaluate resident information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment
• Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment
• Demonstrate ability to work with senior residents

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current PTA license in NYS required
• Previous PTA experience preferred
• Experience in long-term care preferred
• Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
• Strong customer service skills and compassion

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Absolut Care of Aurora Park

Attn: Caitlin Kennerly, Recruiter

292 Main Street

East Aurora, NY 14052

CALL: (716) 652-1560 ext. 3282 for more information

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Education

• Associates or better in Pre-Physical Therapy

Licenses & Certifications

• PTA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)