Physical Therapist Assistant
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients' goals and needs
- Offer treatments that help improve clients' motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Be comfortable with documenting on an EMR platform
- Provide sports medicine coverage at local high schools
Skills
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage patients of different background & personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy in NYS
- Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant
- Seasoned professionals & new graduates are welcome to apply.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance (Vision and Dental)
- Sick days, Personal/ Vacation days
- Paid Holidays
- Management opportunities to the right candidate
Per Diem Rate:
$40/hour Salary: $68,500 to $77,500/year
