Physical Therapist Assistant

$22.00 / hr - $31.00 / hr

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a long-established skilled nursing, long-term care, and subacute rehabilitation community located on Bennett Road in Cheektowaga, NY. Centrally positioned near the metro-Buffalo area, we provide high-quality care and services that help seniors recover from hospital stays, manage chronic conditions, and achieve their personal goals.

Our community features a 172-bed facility with around-the-clock skilled nursing and a comprehensive rehabilitation program — including cardiac, orthopedic, and physical therapy in a bright, well-equipped therapeutic space.

We’re proud to promote a welcoming, home-like atmosphere with inviting common areas, social activities, pleasant meals, daily housekeeping and laundry, and beautifully landscaped walking paths and outdoor spaces.

• →Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.
• →Writes observations of resident’s behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• →Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by Physical   Therapist.
• →Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
• →Assist with keeping supplies in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• →Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• →Utilizes electronic timekeeping system.
• →Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
• →Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• →Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.

• Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.

• New York State license to practice required.

• Current, vaild CPR/BLS credentials 
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.