Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant - (US-NY-Auburn - 13024)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 47122474
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The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare in America. And Gentiva is leading that revolution with exceptional clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. Gentiva offers a unique employment package for therapists that includes comprehensive benefits, a flexible schedule and unprecedented opportunities for growth and specialization.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
*Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist consistent with the patient's approved Plan of Treatment.
*Observe patient during treatment, compile data, and report patient's progress to Physical Therapist.
*Act as a liaison and maintain contact with patients, Physical Therapist, Clinical Manager(s), other members of the healthcare team and the community in assuring effective care coordination and appropriate resource referrals.
*Recommend to Physical Therapist possible modification of existing physical therapy treatment plans and training needs to achieve maximum results.

Compensation: Competitive

Experience: Qualifications
*Degree from a certified Physical Therapist Assistant training program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
*Current licensure/certification in the state of practice generally required
*Six months experience
*Current CPR certification
*Good organizational and communications skills
*Ability to function with minimal supervision
expect more from Gentiva
We give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for a Gentiva company, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why we're the employer of choice for some of today's most experienced and talented clinicians.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

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