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About the Role
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Aide to join our team in our Ridge clinic! Join a growing, innovative organization with state-of-the-art facilities, experienced support staff, and a collaborative team environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, ready to grow your career, and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that puts people and patients first.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy.
- Prepare heat and ice packs, paraffin dips, and assist patients to the pool.
- Guide patients to exercise equipment, monitor motion, and track physical exertion levels.
- Guide patients through prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Ensure operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and 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, and allaying fears.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect 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 them to the treatment area, positioning equipment for therapist access, and 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, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provide front desk coverage as needed, including answering calls and assisting with scheduling.
- Perform other front desk duties and assignments as required.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
- May be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals to ensure access to the company’s services.
Skills
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Scribing
- Patient preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient education
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Scheduling
- Anatomy
- Kinesiology
- Communication
Location
- Ridge clinic
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- USD 17 - USD 18 - hourly
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Progressive Leadership Development Programs
- New York's 529 College Savings Program
- Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
- FSA Plans- pre tax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work
- Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration
About the Company
- Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services.
- We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community.
- We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.