Physical Therapy Assistant PTA full time
$30.88/h-$39.48/h
4 days ago
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Summary
Gurwin Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their team in Commack, NY. The role involves providing treatments to residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to assist them in restoring their highest level of functioning.
About the Role
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering treatments in accordance with the goals set by the Physical Therapist, modifying treatments based on residents' reactions, organizing your caseload, maintaining records, participating in continuing education, and acting as a Clinical Instructor for PTA students. You will work Monday through Friday in a dynamic healthcare environment.
About You
Required:
- Associate degree from an approved PTA program or licensure.
- Experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Preferred:
- Two years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
- One year of geriatric experience.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option.
- Dental Insurance through MetLife.
- Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed).
- Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify.
- Flexible Spending Account - Medical and/or Dependent Care.
- Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee).
- Life Insurance - value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee).
- National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee).
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
- Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions.
- Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions.
- Starbuck’s café on-site.
- Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing.
Gurwin Healthcare System
A full continuum of healthcare system for medically frail and older adults, and younger disabled adults, including two nursing home and rehabilitation centers, a renowned assisted living community, award-winning home care programs and exceptional adult day health programs, and an on-campus independent living Life Plan Community, Fountaingate Gardens. Rated by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Nursing Homes 2024."
Commack, NY