Physical Therapist Assistant

DLU Healthcare; Schepps Corners (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DLU Healthcare seeks a qualified Physical Therapist/Assistant to develop care plans and deliver evidence-based therapies. You will tailor fitness and wellness programs, motivate patients, and collaborate with other health professionals to optimize mobility and function.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree for assistant positions, a valid PT license, and strong interpersonal communication skills, with a focus on patient outcomes and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Valid license to practice physical therapy.
• Associates Degree for assistant position.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Offer cost-effective treatments that improve mobility.
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery.
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ needs.
• Provide evidence-based care and proven interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment to assist functional outcomes.
• Promote healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Consult and collaborate with other health professionals.
• Evaluate effects and monitor progress; document patient care services.

Skills

Physical therapy

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal skills

License to practice PT

Education

Associates Degree (PT assistant)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills:

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy
• Associates Degree for assistant position