Physical Therapy Assistant - Yonkers, United States - Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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Yonkers, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Yonkers Gardens Center for Rehabilitation is now hiring
a
per diem
_Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ). _The purpose of this position is to assist the PT with diagnosis or observe patients who may benefit from therapy and requests orders for evaluation and treatment. If you are looking forward to becoming a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you

We are located at _115 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701._

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:

A Competitive Benefits Package Consisting of Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Direct Deposit, and More

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_WEEKLY PAYROLL STARTING 10/5_:

Flexible Scheduling

Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA _ Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
NYS Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant License
CPR and first aid certification required
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate accurately and precisely to patients and family members
Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to positionRequired to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces