Physical Therapist Assistant Floater (Nassau County)

US Physical Therapy • Village of Garden City, NY

4d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide coverage throughout Nassau County, Long Island. This full-time floater role works across the company's clinics according to clinic needs and schedule demands. The assistant works closely with and under the direction of a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care, using the support staff, facilities, and equipment available at the clinics.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in New York or eligible.
• First Aid certification.
• AED certification.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to follow state practice guidelines and work under a Physical Therapist's direction.
• Ability to provide appropriate care and treatment based on physician care plans, agency policy, and professional standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care and notify the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning a patient's condition.
• Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practice within state practice guidelines.
• Perform duties with sound judgment, care, professionalism, and skill.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively on exercises and recovery.
• Identify patient needs and demonstrate compassion and care.
• Communicate potential modifications to the Physical Therapist to support patient progress, safety, and comfort.
• Complete EMR documentation supporting the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Record daily notes under a Physical Therapist's direct supervision and with the PT's co-signature.
• Answer patient questions and requests.
• Assist with treatment by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, tracking walking time and distance, and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by the PT.
• Educate patients by demonstrating the proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Report issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.
• Provide appropriate care and treatment based on the physician care plan, agency policy, and professional standards of care.
• Instruct family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, with an anticipated base salary range of $70,000–$80,000 per year and eligibility for incentive compensation.
• 401(k) plan with company matching options.
• Incentive program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Orthopedic Residency Programs available.
• Loan repayment program of up to $5,000 per year.
• Progressive Leadership Development Programs.
• CEU stipend of up to $1,500 per year, plus expenses for specialty certifications in Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS, or WCS.
• Unlimited online CEUs through a partnership with MedBridge Education.
• New York's 529 College Savings Program.
• Employee discounts for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, and other offerings through Plum Benefits.
• FSA plans for pre-tax savings to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses and travel to and from work.
• Company events, including an Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration.
• Vision insurance.
• Full salaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed