Physical Therapist Assistant
Saratoga Springs
Physical Therapist Assistant
Full Time • Saratoga Springs
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
Job Summary
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
- Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
- Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
- Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
- Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment
Qualifications
- Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Our History
Capital Area Physical Therapy & Wellness opened from the vision of Andrew Gaetano and Evan Marsh as a start-up practice in August 2013 and has become the area’s home for optimum care since its inception. Staffing several nationally accredited board certified physical therapy specialists, the care and services you get at CAPT are truly unlike anywhere else.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a full circle approach to establishing, regaining, and maintaining the maximal health status and quality of life of our patients and providing an opportunity to those patients to maximize their well-being. Our staff is dedicated to assisting individuals achieve their maximum level of function, as well as their personal goals through an effective combination of therapies including exercise, education, consultation, manual/hands on therapy and utilization of the most current research. We view each patient as an individual with unique needs are able to adapt our approach to each individual patient.
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