Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide)
New York Medical & Vascular Care โ Brooklyn
Benefits / Perks
- ย Competitive hourly pay + performance bonusesย
- ย Great work environment โ supportive multidisciplinary teamย
Job Summary
Be the on-floor teammate who keeps every therapy session safe, efficient, and motivating. Youโll stage equipment, guide patients through therapist-prescribed exercises and drills, document progress in the EMR, and keep the treatment area spotless. Expect hands-on coaching, real-time therapist support, and cross-training that positions you perfectly for the next step in your rehab career.
Key Responsibilities
- Session Prep & Flow โ sanitize tables, gather bands/weights/balance gear, manage supply inventoryย
- Exercise Coaching โ cue posture, count reps, encourage patients through PT plansย
- Patient Assistance โ guard gait; help with walkers, canes, wheelchairs, transfersย
- Data & Docs โ record vitals, pain scores, and progress notes in NextGen (training provided)ย
- Modalities & Support โ set up heat/ice/e-stim; cover front desk or escort patients to imaging when neededย
- Compliance & Safety โ uphold OSHA/DOH infection-control and equipment-maintenance standardsย
Qualifications
- ย High-school diploma (college coursework in kinesiology/exercise science a plus)ย
- ย Prior outpatient rehab, fitness, or athletic-training experience preferredย
- ย Energetic communicator who can motivate nervous or deconditioned patientsย
- ย Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and thrive in a fast-moving scheduleย
- ย Basic computer skills; EMR exposure a plusย