Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

* FULL-TIME * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * RECENTLY RENOVATED REHAB GYM * APPLY TODAY *

Why Work at Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center? Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care through an interdisciplinary team approach. Our staff works together to help residents achieve their maximum independence and quality of life. Join our rehabilitation team and help make a difference in residents’ lives. Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160-bed Skilled Nursing Facility hiring for a *Full-Time* Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our growing rehabilitation team. Aetna Health Insurance begins the 1st of the month after hire!!!! Low employee contributions!

Both new graduates and experienced PTA's are encouraged to apply!

• Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA is responsible to organize, and conduct physical therapy programs planned and overseen by the Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of those residents who have experienced a decrease in functions.
• Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA will assist in planning, organizing, developing and implementing Physical Therapy services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
• Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA performs treatment programs for assigned residents
• Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA enters billing information in an accurate and timely manner
• Report resident progress in meetings, i.e. UR Meeting, Patient/Family Conference as deemed required or appropriate
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate physical therapy with other therapeutic activities
• Provide residents with equipment as appropriate
• Chart notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents, as well as the resident’s response to the therapy
• Perform routine documentation as required and in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in residents’ medical record.
• Cooperate with all departments and staff facilitating harmonious working conditions to promote optimal resident care