• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

    Health Plus Management LLC (Cedarhurst, NY)


    Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

     

    Location Cedarhurst PT

    Description

    Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 50+ locations serving Westchester, NYC, NJ & Upstate NY. HPM provides independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care with professional business development, marketing, and back-office support typically seen in much larger organizations, thereby enabling clients to start and/or grow their private practice beyond what might otherwise be feasible (while maximizing clinical service and patient care).

     

    The assistant will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and work alongside doctors in neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. The assistant will assist patients in active and passive exercises, as well as, complementary therapies. Individual should be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide quality care to patients by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.

    + Help patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises

    + Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities, as well as using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches and canes.

    + Administer physical therapy treatments by giving massages, initiating traction, electrical muscle stimulation, moist hot packs, ice, and ultrasound; direct treatments given by aides and assistants.

    + Evaluate the effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommend adjustments and modifications.

    + Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs.

    + Document patient care services by charting patient notes in E.H.R. system and/or written charts.

    + Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

     

    Knowledge and Experience

     

    + Experience working in an outpatient musculo-skeletal practice preferred

    + Ability to communicate effectively with patients

     

    Skills and Abilities

     

    + Able to multi-task

    + Strong customer service skills

    Physical Requirements:

    + Duties require extensive standing and walking.

    + Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

    + Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

     

    We are looking for a Part time Physical Therapist Assistant to work with us 2 to 3 days per week, between the hours of 8am - 6pm.

     

    Schedule:Monday - Friday - Part time (16 - 24 hours per week)

     

    Pay range: $30-$35

     

    Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

     

    Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

    Position Requirements

    Education and Training Graduated from a New York State Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Program or CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramMust be a licensed Physical Therapist or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New York State

     

    Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short term and long Term disability, PTO

     

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    This position is currently accepting applications.