Physical Therapy Aide - Flexible Hours & Front Desk Support

Usph; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Aide to support therapists with therapy sessions, prepare materials, and assist patients in a fast-paced clinical setting in New York. The role includes scribing, preparing supplies, and coordinating front desk tasks while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will work on a schedule that includes Monday/Friday and Tue/Thu shifts, with responsibilities ranging from equipment setup to patient education and administrative support,

Qualifications

• Must be able to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office; travel to and from work for coverage shifts.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & kinesiology.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in therapy work.
• Knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
• Knowledge of proper strengthening techniques.
• Knowledge of the use of restraints and aggressive behavior management practices.
• Ability to successfully complete in-service training.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and record conditions, reactions, and changes in patients' physical condition.
• Ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct necessary to the welfare of patients.
• Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy.
• Helps treat patients by preparing heat and ice packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients to the pool; guiding patients to exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking patient physical exertion levels; guiding patients through prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Ensures operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Prepares patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing, and/or assisting patients into therapy sessions.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patients on equipment.
• Prepares the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Answers calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Provide front desk coverage as needed; this includes answering calls from physician offices, hospitals and patients, and assisting with scheduling.
• Performs other front desk duties and assignments as required.

Skills

Anatomy & kinesiology

Therapy equipment knowledge

Patient needs & behavior

Strengthening techniques

Restraints & behavior management

Record keeping & in-service training

Communication skills

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Aide to support therapists with therapy sessions, prepare materials, and assist patients in a fast-paced clinical setting in New York. The role includes scribing, preparing supplies, and coordinating front desk tasks while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will work on a schedule that includes Monday/Friday and Tue/Thu shifts, with responsibilities ranging from equipment setup to patient education and administrative support,