Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 40+ 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).
We are seeking part- time physical therapist aide at our Westbury office. The aide will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and work alongside doctors in neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. The aide 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
Assist physical therapy care by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; perform tasks that do not require the license or skill of a Physical Therapist while under the supervision of the therapist. Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by organizing the treatment locations based on the patient's needs and assist therapists in consistency in patient flow management. Clean therapy area, set up any necessary equipment, and help assist the patients and therapist during therapy sessions. Help patients move from one area of therapy to another; help patients walk, push them in wheelchairs, or assist in sitting and standing. Ability to communicate effectively with patients. Experience preferred.
Knowledge & Experience
Be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.
Skills & 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.
Hours: Monday- Friday 4:30pm-8pm & Saturday 8:30am-1pm Pay: $17/hour
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Position Requirements
Education and Training High school diploma or equivalency
Benefits
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.