Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA
About The Position
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Position Summary: EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is a BEAUTIFUL TOP RATED 160-bed NEW skilled nursing & rehabilitation center opened in 2020 in the heart of White Plains. Come join a family of facilities in New York State. Intrinsic to each facility in the EPIC portfolio are the words “Rehabilitation & Healthcare”, as our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives. For those who have come to reside permanently, we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of life. Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA is responsible to organize, and conduct physical therapy programs planned and overseen by the Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of those residents who have experienced a decrease in functions. Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA will assist in planning, organizing, developing and implementing Physical Therapy services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA performs treatment programs for assigned residents Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA enters billing information in an accurate and timely manner Report resident progress in meetings, i.e. UR Meeting, Patient/Family Conference as deemed required or appropriate Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate physical therapy with other therapeutic activities Provide residents with equipment as appropriate Chart notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents, as well as the resident’s response to the therapy Perform routine documentation as required and in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in residents’ medical record. Cooperate with all departments and staff facilitating harmonious working conditions to promote optimal resident care
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA
- Licensed in NY State as a Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA; license in good standing
- Work well under pressure & willing to work harmoniously with all staff
- Sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and handicapped
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff
- Treat residents and fellow staff with respect, dignity, and compassion
Nice To Haves
- Previous skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience highly proffered
Responsibilities
- Organize and conduct physical therapy programs planned and overseen by the Physical Therapist
- Assist in planning, organizing, developing and implementing Physical Therapy services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
- Perform treatment programs for assigned residents
- Enter billing information in an accurate and timely manner
- Report resident progress in meetings
- Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate physical therapy with other therapeutic activities
- Provide residents with equipment as appropriate
- Chart notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents, as well as the resident’s response to the therapy
- Perform routine documentation as required
- Cooperate with all departments and staff facilitating harmonious working conditions to promote optimal resident care
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
