PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Join our Team at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury!

We are a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY, specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning, Neurobehavioral Disorders, and Complex Medical Recovery. Our facility is designed to promote re-acquisition of cognitive, physical and social skills in a naturalistic setting, and we are currently seeking a PTA Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team on a per diem basis.

Responsibilities:

• Review requests for music therapy and physician's orders

• Interview residents to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy

• Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents

• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician

• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews

• Assist in transporting residents to and from physical therapy room/area

• Demonstrate procedures involved in the treatment process to residents and staff personnel

• Perform physical therapy in resident rooms as necessary

• Reassure residents before and after therapy treatment

• Prepare residents for treatment by dressing and positioning them

• Instruct and supervise residents during therapy

• Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary

• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident's therapy treatment as indicated

• Ensure that all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident's response to the care

Requirements:

• Must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Physical Therapist Assistant

• Must hold a valid state license

Why Work with Us:

• $35 Hour

• Opportunity to work with a unique and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility

• Enjoy our rural 39-acre campus with naturalistic settings, shops, library, music studio, post office, cafe, clubhouse, lounge, art studio, hair salon, gym, and park with walking/jogging path

• Be part of a team that is committed to REBUILDING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

If you are a motivated and compassionate PTA looking for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply to join our team!