NH - Assistant, Physical Therapist

One Brooklyn Health • New York, NY

34d

About The Position

Assist in the performance of physical therapy treatment procedures and related duties under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an APTA accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• May be new graduate but some experience in physical therapy programs helpful and preferred.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• New York State Certification as Physical Therapist Assistant and current NYS Registration.
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to position and partially lift patients is required.

Nice To Haves

• some experience in physical therapy programs helpful and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of physical therapy treatment.
• Document patient care and progress to include keeping records and statistics..
• Assist in educating patients about their care and treatment.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in the clinical instruction of physical therapy assistant students.
• Care of environment and equipment, review inventory and the working condition of equipment..
• Attending meetings and in-service programs.
• Comply with department and regulatory standards and policies.
• Recommend changes in procedures as appropriate.
• All other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree