Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Floater- Outpatient
2 months ago
Ronkonkoma
Job DescriptionDescription: 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. Metro PT is looking for a motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team as a floater, providing coverage throughout Central Suffolk, Long Island. In this full-time role, your clinic location will vary based on clinic needs and schedule demands—you’ll provide care across all of our clinics in the region. You’ll work closely with, and under the direction of, a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care. Our locations offer well-trained support staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge equipment to help you do your best work. Come be a part of a growing organization and a progressive, supportive, and innovative team! 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., • 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, • Competitive salary, • Generous paid time off., • A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, • 401(k) plan with company matching options, • Tuition Reimbursement Program, • New York’s 529 College Savings Program, • Leadership and Master Clinician Educational Tracks, • Progressive Clinic Director and Leadership Development Programs, • Continuing Education & Professional Development, • Up to a $1,500 stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS, • Unlimited online CEU’s through our partnership with MedBridge Education, • And much more!Requirements:, • PTA, Licensed to practice in the State of New York, • 3+ Years of Experience, • 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.
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