Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – RCA – East Aurora, NY

Full-Time | Day Shift | Excellent Benefits Package | Family-Focused Environment | Under New Management

Absolut Care of Aurora Park has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for our Day Shift to join our caring and knowledgeable team at our East Aurora, NY location.

Do you have passion for helping others? Are you looking to work in an exciting and rewarding team environment that lends the opportunity to give back to our community? If so, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT US:
Absolut Care is comprised of 6 senior living facilities located throughout New York State which includes five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility. Our facilities are located in Allegany, East Aurora, Gasport, Orchard Park, Painted Post and Westfield. We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists to:

  • Observe patients before, during and after therapy, noting the patient’s status and reporting it to a physical therapist
  • Help patients complete specific exercises as part of the plan of care and treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching
  • Use specialized devices and equipment to assist patients
  • Serve as a liaison to residents, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for residents’ needs
  • Record patients’ progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist, working with them to discuss and evaluate resident information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Current PTA license in NYS required
  • Previous PTA experience preferred
  • Experience in long-term care preferred
  • Must be flexible, punctual, professional and reliable
  • Strong customer service skills and compassion
  • Vaccination required

RCA Health Care Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic history, national origin, marital status, disability, Vietnam or disabled veteran status or arrest record.

Required

  • Associates or better in Pre-Physical Therapy

Required

Preferred

  • Communication Skills
  • Documentation Skills
  • Assessment Skills
  • People Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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