PTA – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical Therapy Assistant – PTA

Nassau County, New York

Job Details:

• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Ongoing - Start Immediately!
• Monday through Friday
• 8am-4pm
• Weekly Pay
• Competitive Rates

Horizon Healthcare Staffing is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward in a SNF in Nassau County, NY. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Responsibilities:

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Qualifications:

• NYS Licensed PTA