Physical Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Rehab Support

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full 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. 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.