PT Aide (Floater) — Flexible Shifts, Multi-Clinic

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Commack (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical & dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leadership development

529 College Savings

Plum Benefits perks

FSA plans

Company events

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking Physical Therapist Aides to join as floaters across Central and Eastern Long Island. Roles can be per diem, part-time, or full-time with clinic locations varying by staffing needs.

You'll support patient care, perform scribe duties for therapy sessions, prepare equipment, and assist patients with exercises under supervision. A collaborative team and modern facilities are offered in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office. You are responsible for your transportation to and from work including any coverage shifts you accept
• 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 maintain appropriate attitude and conduct necessary to the welfare of patients
• Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports
• 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
• 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
• Ensure operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
• Prepare patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing, and/or assisting patients into therapy sessions
• Provide information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Provide equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patients on equipment
• Prepare the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Answer calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills
• Maintain 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 needs awareness

Strengthening techniques

Restraints & behavior management

In-service training

Observation & documentation

Professional conduct

Communication skills

General patient care

Scribe documentation

Tools

None

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking Physical Therapist Aides to join as floaters across Central and Eastern Long Island. Roles can be per diem, part-time, or full-time with clinic locations varying by staffing needs.

You'll support patient care, perform scribe duties for therapy sessions, prepare equipment, and assist patients with exercises under supervision. A collaborative team and modern facilities are offered in a growing organization.