Physical Therapy Aide Floater (Brooklyn, Queens Per Diem)
Core
Assist physical and aquatic therapy sessions by preparing equipment, guiding patients through exercises, and maintaining a safe treatment environment.
Role type
Physical Therapy Aide
Builds
Patient therapy sessions in physical and aquatic settings
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assistance, equipment preparation, exercise guidance, preventive maintenance, inventory management, patient education, confidentiality, customer service, report writing
Preferred skills
Anatomy & Kinesiology knowledge, therapy equipment knowledge, patient behavior understanding, strengthening techniques knowledge, restraint use knowledge, aggressive behavior management
Technologies
Therapy equipment, heat/ice packs, paraffin dips
Responsibilities
Serve as a scribe for therapeutic exercises, assist patients with treatment and equipment, maintain and troubleshoot treatment equipment, educate patients on exercise routines, prepare treatment rooms, manage supplies inventory, provide front desk coverage
Seniority
Entry-level support staff