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Physical Therapy Assistant

Location Amherst

Description

Advanced Care Physical Therapy is dedicated to delivering a best-in class experience during every patient interaction. With a hands-on manual approach that includes non-surgical treatment to relieve pain, promote healing, increase athletic performance and prevent future injury. We specialize in physical therapy services, wellness programs, scoliosis care and working with athletes to improve performance both on and off the playing field.

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapy Assistant at our Amherst location.

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

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $23-$30/hr

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-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.