Physical Therapist Assistant Floater (Nassau County)
US Physical Therapy · Garden City, NY, US
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About the Role
Metro PT is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide coverage throughout Nassau County, Long Island. This full-time role involves providing care across all regional clinics, working under the direction of a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care in state-of-the-art facilities.
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 safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
- Evaluates a patient's need for physical therapy and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
- Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
- Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
Skills
- A-Game Attitude
- Coachability
- Patient Satisfaction & Outcomes
Location
- Nassau County, Long Island
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- USD 70000 - USD 80000 - yearly
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Incentive Program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- Full Salaries, Orthopedic Residency Programs available
- Loan Repayment program- up to $5,000 per year
- Progressive Leadership Development Programs
- Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any speciality certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS
- Access to unlimited online CEU’s through our partnership with MedBridge Education
- 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.