Physical Therapy Assistant

STARTING RATE: $20.00

SHIFT: Per-Diem, Days

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• A Physical Therapist Assistant observes patients before, during, and after therapy, noting their status and reporting it to a physical therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help patients complete specific exercises as part of the plan of care and treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching
• Use specialized devices and equipment to assist patients
• Serve as a liaison to residents, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for residents' 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
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Vaccination required

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Attn: Casey Green, HR Recruiter

282 Riverside Drive

Johnson City, NY 13790

CALL: (607) 761-7495 for more information

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

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!

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)