About This Role
This full-time Physical Therapist Assistant role involves helping patients achieve their goals through personalized treatment plans in an outpatient setting. The position suits a motivated, compassionate, and skilled individual dedicated to patient care, working with a well-trained support staff and state-of-the-art equipment.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in patient care, notifying the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning the patient's condition
- Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practice within state practice guidelines
- Exercise sound judgment, care, professionalism, and skill in the performance of duties
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises and recovery
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion and caring
- Convey potential modifications ensuring patient’s progress, safety, and comfort to the Physical Therapist
- Complete documentation in the EMR to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by a PT, record daily notes
- Provide information to patients by answering questions and requests
- Help 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
- Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Enhance physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, is a team player
- Report any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Mentorship program
- Leadership development programs
- Manageable caseloads for individualized treatment
- Performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for career growth across multiple specialties and departments
- In-house 1:1 tutoring for Board Exam support (NPTE)
- AI-assisted documentation