Physical Therapy Aide: Hands-On Patient Care & Scribe

Talentify; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Aide to support therapists in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, prepare supplies, and help patients move to pool and treatment areas, under supervision.

The role includes front desk coverage and scheduling support, with hours Monday-Thursday 3pm-8pm and Friday 11am-4pm, offering an opportunity to grow within a collaborative healthcare team in a state-of-the-art facility.

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

Therapy equipment knowledge

Patient behavior understanding

Strengthening techniques

Restraints & behavior management

In-service training

Record keeping / documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Aide to support therapists in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, prepare supplies, and help patients move to pool and treatment areas, under supervision.

The role includes front desk coverage and scheduling support, with hours Monday-Thursday 3pm-8pm and Friday 11am-4pm, offering an opportunity to grow within a collaborative healthcare team in a state-of-the-art facility.