Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Active Physical Therapy is seeking a full time or part time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Candidates must possess a NYS license as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Recent graduates encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

· Paid Time Off

· 401K

· Bonus Pay

Daily Notes:

· Utilize MEDNT EMR format

· Supervise, Progress, and Modify Therapeutic Exercise

· Document according to treatment (ROM, Strength, symptom changes, ADL's, etc.)

· Fill in treatment time and billing units according to treatment

· Sign daily notes in the electronic medical record

· Fill out ESB post visit

· Keep track of when patients follow up with Referring Physician

· Remind/ask when patients next PT appointment is

· Communicate with treating provider

· Communicate with front desk staff

Therapeutic treatments:

· Ultrasound

· E-stim

· Active Release Techniques

· Joint Mobilization

· Cupping

· Extracorporeal shock wave

· PROM/AAROM

· Kinesio taping

· IASTM

· Therapeutic Exercise

· Gait training

· Pulling HEP sheets with proper sets and reps to give to patients

· Teach/help patients maintain HEP

Other Responsibilities:

· Maintain filling cabinet of HEP sheets/ print and fill when needed

· Fill US gel bottles

· Tidy up clinic

· Disinfect treatment tables between patients

· Disinfect equipment (i.e. hand weights, ankle weights, exercise bike, etc.)

· Put clean towels away

· Gather up dirty towels and set laundry by exit at end of day

· Clean and tidy up waiting room (i.e. dust tables and chairs, straighten out magazines, etc.)

· Tidy kitchen (i.e. change trash, clean dishes, make coffee, etc)

· Track supply inventory and let Missy know when supplies need to be ordered

· And anything else not listed if needed

Assist front desk:

· Shifting patients to maximize schedule

· Scheduling patients if needed

· Marking patients as seen when finished with treatment

· Communicating to front desk if late patients can still be seen

· Answer phones (take message, or put patient on hold)

· Update daily patient list in clinic with changes throughout day

· Communicating with front desk on how far out to schedule patients (frequency and duration per PT recommendation)

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person