Physical Therapy Aide - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy has immediate openings for Physical Therapist Aides. Join a growing, innovative organization that offers state-of-the-art facilities, well-trained support staff, and a collaborative team environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference, eager to grow your career, and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Patient care knowledge

Equipment knowledge

Behavior awareness

Strengthening techniques

Restraints knowledge

Observation & recording

Communication skills

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy has immediate openings for Physical Therapist Aides. Join a growing, innovative organization that offers state-of-the-art facilities, well-trained support staff, and a collaborative team environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference, eager to grow your career, and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we want you on our team.