What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT position at Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus?
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Description
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT-
Full Time Position Available
BENEFIT POSITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
- Career Ladders Program: grow your career with us through career advancement
- Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
- Health, dental, vision, pet, and no-cost life insurance
- Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
- Free parking!
The licensed physical therapist assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy interventions to patients/clients in an outpatient setting as ordered by the referring physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our Nursing team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Work closely with the supervising physical therapist by communicating progress or lack thereof in order to assist the physical therapist in updating/downgrading goals and changing plan of care as needed.
- Completing documentation accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with state laws; all documentation must be co-signed by a supervising physical therapist.
- Provide sessions consistent with identified goals with focus on, but not limited to, the following areas:
- ROM/joint mobility
- Pain
- Muscle Strength
- Posture/Balance
- Body Mechanics
- Gait/Ambulation Activities
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Patient/Family Education Needs
- Implementation of a home exercise program
Brothers of Mercy is WNY’s largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state. Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNY’s “Best Places to Work” list.
Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualifications
- Must be currently registered/ licensed in New York State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment