Physical Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Rehab Support

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy

Hauppauge (NY)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 25,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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. Days & Hours: Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday 7am-3pm, Thursday 1pm-8pm.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office and arrange transportation to coverage shifts.
  • Knowledge of Anatomy & Kinesiology.
  • Familiar with therapy equipment used in treatment.
  • Understanding of patient needs and behavior.
  • Knowledge of strengthening techniques.
  • Awareness of restraints and aggression management practices.
  • Ability to complete in-service training.
  • Ability to observe, evaluate, and record patient conditions and responses.
  • Ability to maintain professional conduct and protect patient welfare.
  • Ability to create and maintain concise treatment records.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy.
  • Help 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.
  • Mantains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Mantains 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
Patient Needs
Strengthening Techniques
Behavior & Restraints
In-service Training
Patient Observation
Professional Conduct
Documentation
Communication
Own Transportation

Education

Tools

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. Days & Hours: Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday 7am-3pm, Thursday 1pm-8pm.

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