Licensed PTA - Outpatient Rehab (NY) with Growth & Benefits

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) plan with company matching

Incentive Program

Generous Paid Time Off

CEU stipend per year

Online CEU access

Company events

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy in New York seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work under a Physical Therapist. You will join a well-trained support staff in a state-of-the-art facility to provide compassionate care and help patients progress.

You will participate in patient care, follow established Plans of Care, document in the EMR, and educate patients on exercises and equipment use. A strong communicator and team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA licensed to practice in New York.
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Ability to delegate appropriate support care to non-licensed staff and serve as a training resource.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in patient care, notifying the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning the patient's condition.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practices within state practice guidelines.
• Exercises sound judgement, care, professionalism and skill in the performance of duties.
• Instructs and counsels patients effectively in exercises and recovery.
• Identifies patient's needs and exhibits compassion and caring.
• Conveys potential modifications ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort to the Physical Therapist.
• Completes documentation in the EMR to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by a PT, records daily notes.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, is a team player.
• Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.

Skills

PTA license NY

Therapy exercises

Communication

Staff training

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy in New York seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work under a Physical Therapist. You will join a well-trained support staff in a state-of-the-art facility to provide compassionate care and help patients progress.

You will participate in patient care, follow established Plans of Care, document in the EMR, and educate patients on exercises and equipment use. A strong communicator and team player is essential.