What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Yorktown Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy Aide Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide
Location of Position: Yorktown Physical Therapy Location. 334 Underhill Ave, Yorktown Heights, NY
Hourly Rate: $15/hour
Employment Type: Part Time 20 hours
Tuesday 2-8p, Wednesdays 7a-8p with break is ideal schedule. Willing to ajust schedule.
Practice Description: Great learning opportunity for one interested in PT school. Yorktown Physical Therapy is a Therapist owned and operated private outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy practice. We create an excellent learning environment. At Yorktown Physical Therapy we pride ourselves on creating an excellent customer experience focused on unequivocal excellence in an enjoyable atmosphere. We strive to provide our community with the most integrated and trusted evidenced-based approach. We maintain a nurturing and motivating environment while treating every client as they were a family member. We hire quality individuals and place the utmost emphasis on continuing education, obtaining advance degrees and internal training.
Position Description: Our Physical Therapy Aides are one of our most important positions, as they have a significant amount of interaction with our patients. The Aide position is responsible for cultivating a trusting relationship. This position is responsible for connecting with our patients through compassionate, frequent communication and corrective cueing with activities. The Aide position coordinates patient flow in the gym area of our facility and helps to motivate and afford the patient the best opportunity to achieve their goals. They are expected to go out of their way to make sure the patient has the best experience in rehabilitation. They must also have the desire to continue to learn as they will be taught not only the procedures at our facility but also physical therapy and biomechanical concepts in order to assist the Physical
Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistants’ with the most detailed and best care possible.
Job Description:
Role and Reports to Physical Therapy Site Director
Responsibilities: Is ready to work at their scheduled time taking into account preparation for the day.
- Addresses patients by name upon arrival and throughout course of care.
- Assists Therapists in getting patients set up with initial activities (i.e. Bicycle, Moist Heat, etc…)
- Communicates affectively, relaying messages from patient to Customer Service
Representatives, Insurance Specialists or Therapists when necessary.
- Communicate and assist patients in filling out all insurance requirements and necessary paperwork to provide the best care and prevention of a lapse in care, if necessary.
- Assists Therapists with taking patient through their activities under the PT’s direction and plan.
- Providing corrective cueing and feedback to patient with regards to proper form, technique or modification the Therapist advises.
- Performs opening and closing duties of the scheduled shift (i.e. shutting down equipment, closing blinds, making sure facility is prepared for the following day of treatment).
- Available for frequent training sessions with physical therapists.
Preferred Skills Proficient with Computer systems
- Detailed Oriented
- Excellent Communicator
- Customer service experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development assistance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16