Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary: $35.00 / hour Overview:

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Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking a high quality, engaging Physical Therapist Assistant to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our community.

Physical Therapist Assistant position overview:

Physical Therapist Assistant team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments as developed and recommended by a Registered Physical Therapist, ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Elderwood at Liverpool:

• Nationally recognized for quality skilled nursing care, Elderwood at Liverpool is located in a quiet community just north of Syracuse, NY, near the shores of Onondaga Lake. A bright and cheerful environment welcomes individuals who require round-the-clock nursing care or short-term subacute physical, occupational or speech therapy. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care Program.

Responsibilities:

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.
• Writes observations of resident’s behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by Physical Therapist.
• Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
• Assist with keeping supplies in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.

Qualifications:

P hysical Therapist Assistant

• Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.

• New York State license to practice required.

• Current, vaild CPR/BLS credentials
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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