Physical Therapy Assistant - Eddy Senior Care-Latham

Company: St. Peter's Health Partners
Location: Latham
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*Employment Type:* Full time *Shift:* Day Shift *Description:* Eddy SeniorCare is an exciting, innovative model of care for seniors, located both at 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham and 1938 Curry Road in Rotterdam. We provide a team-based model of care including a physician, RNs, LPNs, Home Health Aides, physical/occupation/speech therapists, social workers, transportation, a day center team, and more!*Physical Therapy Assistant-Full-Time-Eddy Senior Care-LATHAM*
Eddy SeniorCare has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant responsible to collaborate with our Physical Therapists to manage a caseload of patients requiring physical therapy, both restorative and maintenance.
*Highlights:*

* *Quality of Life:*Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
* *Advancement:*Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
*What you will do:*

* Primary responsibilities include working as a part of a team to manage a caseload of patients requiring physical therapy.

*Responsibilities:*

* Promotes/provides physical therapy services to our patients
* Assists the patient in achieving his/her optimal level of functioning.
* Evaluates and treats individuals with functional deficits secondary to neurologic, orthopedic and medical conditions.
* Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
* Will work in our rehab gym in the PACE center as well as work with patients in their homes w/in close proximity to the Latham facility.

*What you will need:*

* NYS PTA Licensure
* 1 year of experience. Homecare experience preferred, not required
* Strong ability to assess priorities
* High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, and coworkers
* NYS Driver's License; good driving record.
* Excellent customer service skills
Eddy SeniorCare provides a comprehensive orientation program and a supportive work environment.
Join us to shadow our physical therapist.
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Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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