Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

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 and Connecticut. 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

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00am

• 6:00pm (Hours/days subject to change)

Pay rate: $65 - 95k/ year

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Position Requirements

Education and Training
Graduated from a Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Program or CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant