Physical Therapist Assistant
Job description:
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) –
- Full-time
- Direct Hire
- New PTA program grads welcome.
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Professional Growth & Stability
- Innovative Training Programs
- Location: Whitestone, NY (5 miles east of Laguardia airport, 7 miles north of Queens, NY)
Duties Include:
- Measuring & recording Residents motor function, strength & muscle performance.
- Assists physical therapists in developing treatment plans.
- Observe Residents and write progress reports.
- Evaluate the capability of Residents to function independently.
- Assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises.
- Treat Residents with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage.
- Help Residents use necessary equipment and devices.
- Educate Residents how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle & improve mobility.
- Maintain Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Contributes to team effort.
Requirements Include:
- Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
- Must Have Current New York State PTA License.
- Experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
- Must Have Current New York State PTA License.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- About the area:Whitestone NY is 5 miles east of Laguardia airport and 7 miles north of Queens, NY. Queens is a New York City borough on Long Island across the East River from Manhattan. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the Unisphere, a 12-story 1964 World’s Fair globe sculpture, hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament. The parks Queens Museum is known for the “Panorama,” a building-for-building model of New York City. Nearby is the stadium of pro baseball team, the Mets
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 50000
Salary Max : 65000
Currency Type : US Dollars