Physical Therapy Aide (Part Time)

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy•Garden City, NY

About The Position

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is hiring a part-time Physical Therapy Aide to support patient care in a multidisciplinary therapy organization. The role works with patients under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy and includes recording therapeutic exercises, helping patients prepare for and participate in treatment, maintaining equipment and supplies, and providing front desk coverage as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applicants must be able to cover locations within 15–20 minutes of their home office and provide their own transportation to and from work, including for any coverage shifts they accept. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks, and seeking supervisory assistance when appropriate. Staff may also need to assist or arrange assistance to accommodate people with disabilities accessing the company’s services. The anticipated pay range is $17–$18.50 per hour; compensation depends on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Requirements

Must be able to cover locations within 15–20 minutes of the home office.
Must provide transportation to and from work, including for accepted coverage shifts.
Knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology.
Knowledge of equipment used in therapy work.
Knowledge of patient behavior and needs.
Knowledge of proper strengthening techniques.
Knowledge of the use of restraints and aggressive behavior management practices.
Ability to successfully complete in-service training.
Ability to observe, evaluate, and record conditions, reactions, and changes in patients’ physical condition.
Ability to maintain an appropriate attitude and conduct necessary for patient welfare.
Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and demands, and seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequently walking, standing, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Record and edit therapeutic exercises as a scribe under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy.
Help treat patients by preparing heat and ice packs and paraffin dips, assisting patients to the pool, guiding them to exercise equipment, monitoring motion and physical exertion, and guiding prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
Maintain treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and arranging repairs.
Educate patients by demonstrating proper equipment use and exercise routines.
Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming and comforting them and assisting them into therapy sessions.
Answer patient questions and requests and help allay fears.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Sterilize and deliver equipment and supplies to the treatment area, position equipment for therapist access, and position patients on equipment.
Prepare treatment rooms for patients according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Answer calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.
Maintain physical therapy supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying deliveries.
Provide front desk coverage as needed, including answering calls and assisting with scheduling.
Perform other front desk duties and assignments as required.