Physical Therapy Assistant

Polaris Physical Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Physical Therapy is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support physical therapists in providing treatment. The role includes assisting patients with exercises, documenting progress, and developing treatment plans in accordance with state laws. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic health care environment, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment.

Benefits

401K

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

CEUs

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in New York State as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Fit to perform patient lifting and transfers.
• Fit to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in providing treatment and document patient progress.
• Communicate with caregivers about treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Patient care skills

Basic understanding of physical therapy

Education

Associate degree or certification from physical therapy program

Relevant clinical experience

Job description

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Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA may, in accordance with New York State Laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by the physical therapist

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA may, in accordance with New York State Laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by the physical therapist

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Instruct, motivate. safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercise or functional activities. Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes
• Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicate with and instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, when required, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements
• Secure patient onto or into therapy equipment
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound
• Measures patients range-of-motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
• Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent customer service and patient care skills
• Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology
  
  

Education And License Requirements

• Associate degree or certification from physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and relevant clinical experience
• MUST be licensed in New York State to practice as a physical therapy assistant
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Fit to stand for prolonged periods of time when required
• Fit to perform patient lifting, pushing, transferring to/from one area to the other
• Fit to perform frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
  
  

JOB TYPE

• Full-time and Part-time
  
  

SALARY

• $31.00-34.00 per hour
  
  

Benefits

• 401K
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• CEUs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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