Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

Overview:

A Per-Diem Physical Therapy Assistant , (PTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Gorham, ME.

Gorham House is a large, dually certified 200+ bed rehab facility that works with our geriatric population across the continuum from ILF- LTC. Gorham House has an intergraded preschool on-site where the children and gran-friends intermingle on a daily basis. We have a great rehab team of physical, occupational and speech therapists that work well together. Therapists will perform evaluations, treatments, patient & family education, and caregiver training while working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for someone who is upbeat and able to work in a fast paced environment. Scheduling is flexible.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

• We are owned and operated by therapists.
• We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
• Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
• We understand what therapists need to be successful.
• We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
• We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
• Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
• Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
• Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
• Work well with others in a team setting
• Be flexible with hours.