Physical Therapy AssistantPolaris Physical Therapy PLLC • NY, USA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Polaris Physical Therapy PLLC • NY, USA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA may, in accordance with New York State Laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by the physical therapist

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruct, motivate. safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercise or functional activities. Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes

Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicate with and instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans

Transport patients to and from treatment areas, when required, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements

Secure patient onto or into therapy equipment

Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound

Measures patients range-of-motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations

Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment

Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

Excellent customer service and patient care skills

Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology

EDUCATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Associate degree or certification from physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and relevant clinical experience

MUST be licensed in New York State to practice as a physical therapy assistant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Fit to stand for prolonged periods of time when required

Fit to perform patient lifting, pushing, transferring to / from one area to the other

Fit to perform frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

JOB TYPE

Full-time and Part-time

SALARY

$31.00-34.00 per hour

BENEFITS

401K

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

CEUs

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