Physical Therapy Aide (Part Time)
$35,360–$38,480 year
On-siteCommack, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct therapeutic exercises under supervision by serving as a scribe for recording and editing patient data. Assist patients with heat and ice packs, paraffin dips, pool access, and prescribed strengthening techniques while monitoring exertion levels. Maintain equipment by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and sterilizing supplies before delivery to treatment areas. Educate patients on proper equipment use and exercise routines while welcoming and comforting individuals into sessions. Manage front desk coverage by answering calls from physicians and hospitals, assisting with scheduling, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Prepare treatment rooms per protocols and ensure a safe, clean environment by complying with all regulations. Cover Tuesday through Thursday shifts from 11am-3pm, 3pm-8pm, and 12pm-6pm respectively, with a requirement to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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