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Physical Therapy Aide Floater

2 weeks ago

Garden City, New York, United States Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy Full time

Company Description

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. But it's not just what we do, it's who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy has immediate openings for Physical Therapist Aides Join a growing, innovative organization that offers state-of-the-art facilities, well-trained support staff, and a collaborative team environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference, eager to grow your career, and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we want you on our team.

Apply today and join a team that puts patients and people first.

Days & Hours: Monday-Friday 1030am-7pm

Essential Responsibilities

  • Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy
  • Helps 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.
  • Ensures operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
  • Prepares patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing, and/or assisting patients into therapy sessions.
  • Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patients on equipment.
  • Prepares the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Answers calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.
  • Maintains 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.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, completing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the company's services (may include: visitors, patients, staff members, or others).

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.