Physical Therapist Assistant

2 days ago
Cheektowaga, New York$31/hrFull TimePsychologist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Elderwood as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Cheektowaga, New York.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans
  • Record resident progress and behavior in clinical notes
  • Maintain therapy supplies and ensure equipment sanitation
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Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • New York State PTA license
  • Current CPR/BLS certification

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $22.00 / hr

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Elderwood as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistanceTreatment Plan ImplementationClinical DocumentationPatient Mobility ImprovementEquipment SanitationCPR/BLSInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentProfessional CommunicationPatient Privacy and Confidentiality
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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Elderwood is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cheektowaga, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Assistance, Treatment Plan Implementation, Clinical Documentation, Patient Mobility Improvement, Equipment Sanitation, CPR/BLS, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Collaborate with Licensed Physical Therapists to implement and carry out treatment programs to improve resident mobility and strength. Maintain accurate clinical progress notes and ensure the sanitation of therapy equipment.

Benefits package: 401(k) with employer matching, PTO & holiday package, Medical, dental, vision insurance, Continuing education and professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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