PTA: Mentored Therapist with Growth & Leadership Paths

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Leadership development programs

Manageable caseloads

Generous incentive plan

Board exam support

AI-assisted documentation

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, located in Setauket, New York, is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be licensed in New York and possess hands-on experience in therapeutic practices. You will play a crucial role in patient care, working closely with licensed Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans.

This role includes a mentorship program, flexible caseloads for individualized patient care, and competitive compensation, including an incentive plan. Join us to make a positive impact on our patients' recovery journey.

Qualifications

• PTA, licensed to practice in the State of New York.
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Ability to delegate appropriate support care to non-licensed staff and serve as a resource in their training.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in patient care, notifying the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning the patient's condition.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practices within state practice guidelines.
• Exercises sound judgement, care, professionalism and skill in the performance of duties.
• Instructs and counsels patients effectively in exercises and recovery.
• Identifies patient’s needs and exhibits compassion and caring.
• Conveys potential modifications ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort to the Physical Therapist.
• Completes documentation in the EMR to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by a PT, records daily notes.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, tracking walking time and distance, performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Enhances the physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, and being a team player.
• Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, located in Setauket, New York, is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be licensed in New York and possess hands-on experience in therapeutic practices. You will play a crucial role in patient care, working closely with licensed Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans.

This role includes a mentorship program, flexible caseloads for individualized patient care, and competitive compensation, including an incentive plan. Join us to make a positive impact on our patients' recovery journey.