PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA

SHIFT: Part-Time, Full-Time, Days (M-F)

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement/Pension/401k
• Flexible Schedules

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the Physical Therapist. This individual assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy services within their scope of training as selected/delegated by the Physical Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for applying physical therapy modalities, providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs, providing gait and balance training using specific equipment, documenting progress, conferring with the Physical Therapist regarding patient/resident program modifications, assisting with evaluative techniques, participating in care planning, and other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from accredited program and Certificate of Registration in New York State
• CPR certification
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
• Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines
• Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of physical therapy including being acquainted with patient/resident diagnosis, precautions/contraindications and current treatment protocols
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Robert “Bobby” Dolan Director of Recruitment and Marketing

Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

232 Academy St

Boonville, New York 13309

Text: 315.832.8200

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of four 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!

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)