Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy

Shirley, NYOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$31 to $40
an hour
Location
Shirley, NY
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 15
5 days ago
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About the company

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy

Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees

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What you'll do

  • Follows the Physical Therapist’s plan of care, supports patient treatment with prescribed exercises and modalities, and instructs patients in equipment use and exercise routines.
  • Records daily notes and communicates patient needs, progress, and concerns to the Physical Therapist.

What you need

  • <ul><li>PTA, Licensed to practice in the State of New York</li><li>Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities</li><li>Ability to communicate and instruct effectively</li><li>Ability to delegate appropriate support care to non-licensed staff and serve as a resource in their training.</li></ul>

Key skills

therapeutic exercisesfunctional trainingphysical modalitiescommunicate effectivelyinstruct effectively

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Perks

  • Mentorship Program
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Generous Incentive Plan
  • Board Exam Support
  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k)

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Metro is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled FULL TIME Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to helping patients reach their goals through personalized treatment plans. Our clinics feature a well-trained support staff and state-of-the-art space and equipment. Join a growing organization that values a progressive, supportive, and innovative team culture! All experience levels are encouraged to apply; we will train the right new graduate. Why Choose Metro? Mentorship Program - An exclusive mentorship program that strengthens clinical reasoning, refines hands-on skills, and builds confidence as an independent practitioner. Leadership Development Programs- Structured leadership development programs that help you strengthen your clinical skills and gain the knowledge, support, and tools to excel as a future leader in the field. Commitment to Personalized Care- Manageable caseloads that provide the time and flexibility to deliver thoughtful, individualized treatment. Generous Incentive Plan- Performance-based incentives that offer additional earning potential beyond base compensation. Endless Opportunities for Career Growth- Our expanding and evolving organization offers diverse career paths and leadership roles across multiple specialties and departments, giving you room to grow and advance your professional journey. Board Exam Support- In-house 1:1 tutoring to help you feel confident and prepared for the NPTE. AI-assisted Documentation- Streamline notetaking with cutting-edge technology, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on paperwork. 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. Enhances 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. Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists. Success Looks Like: A-Game Attitude: Each day in the clinic you showcase a desire to connect with people with positive, approachable attitude Coachability: Be able to take constructive feedback and turn it into actionable items Patient Satisfaction & Outcomes: Ensure that each patient leaves feeling happy and healthy with the ability to exceed their functional goals 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. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $31-$40. Hourly range is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

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