Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Front Street Medical; Town of Hempstead (NY); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Front Street Medical in Town of Hempstead, NY seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve mobility under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement care, instruct patients in exercises, and document progress in medical records.

The ideal candidate has PTA credentials, hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises and modalities, strong communication, and a dedication to ethical, evidence-based practice to support patient outcomes.

Formación

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant.
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards.
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Health care administration and documentation skills.
• License to practice or relevant certification.
• Associate or BS degree in PTA.

Responsabilidades

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises.
• Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort.
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury.
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information.
• Measure performance and report on patient's medical record.
• Participate in patient status judgments.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge.

Conocimientos

PTA experience

Physiology knowledge

Therapeutic exercises

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Educación

Associate or BS in PTA

License/certification to practice PTA

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Responsibilities:

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises.
• Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort.
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury.
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information.
• Measure performance and report on patient's medical record.
• Participate in patient status judgments.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant.
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards.
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Health care administration and documentation skills.
• License to practice or relevant certification.
• Associate or BS degree in PTA.