We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to provide high-quality patient care in various settings, including outpatient clinics and home community care. Your expertise in physical therapy will be invaluable as you assist patients in their rehabilitation journey. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and the ability to develop effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Responsibilities Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients recovering from injuries or surgeries. Provide direct patient care, including exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and mobility assistance. Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist. Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and exercises to be performed at home. Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in accordance with facility policies. Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care. Uphold safety standards and maintain a clean working environment. Experience Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, particularly in sports medicine/podiatry Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is essential for effective communication within the healthcare team. Familiarity with developing care plans for various patient populations is a plus. Experience with outpatient therapy settings is beneficial but not required. A strong commitment to providing compassionate patient care and improving patient outcomes. Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Per diem, Temporary Medical Specialty: Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule: 12 hour shift 3x12 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift No weekends Experience: Physical therapy: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required) CPR Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10028 (Required) Ability to Relocate: New York, NY 10028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are actively seeking coaches, college students, and youth development specialists to join our dynamic team of recess coaches from October 2024 through June 2025. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our school communities and programming, which focuses on incorporating educational and engaging sports and fitness classes throughout the school day. About the role: Recess Coaches lead group games in schools across New York City during the school year. Coaches organize games and challenges that promote physical activity and positive interaction among children and young adults from Pre-K to middle school. Your goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and encourage proper exercise and eating habits among older children. You must be able to adapt your activities to accommodate and include children with different physical and development abilities. Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday from 10:45am-1:45pm Location: Growing Up Green Charter School, 89-25 161st St. Jamaica, NY 11432 As a Recess Coach, you can expect to: - Teach skills and enhance children’s knowledge of physical fitness, health education, rhythm and dance, as well as individual and team sports, through Kids in the Game curriculum - Work cooperatively with other Kids in the Game staff members in planning a balanced recess & physical education program - Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement - Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the developmental needs of each child - Provide appropriate safety instruction and conduct safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of all sports equipment and school spaces - Implement best practices in child behavior management to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education classes and group activities - Evaluate each child's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports, and share regular progress reports with school administrators and Kids in the Game’s program management team - Collaborate with school administrators to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. - Communicate with parents and school counselors on each child’s progress - Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor to successfully implement the physical education program