Physical Therapist Assistant - Cheektowaga SNF : Job Details
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cheektowaga SNFJob Location : Cheektowaga,NY, USA
At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players - but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose.
As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees - nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates, maintenance staff and administrative resources - to help us achieve our goals.
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is looking to add a skilled & caring Physical Therapist Assistant to their team.
Apply today! Benefits for full time employees include:
- 401K with Employer Matching
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Continuing education programs and more!
We are seeking a high quality, engaging Physical Therapist Assistant to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our community. This is for our Full time opportunity.
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.
ResponsibilitiesPhysical 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.
Physical 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.