Physical Therapy Aide

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off

Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide)
New York Medical & Vascular Care – Brooklyn


Benefits / Perks

• Competitive hourly pay + performance bonuses
• Great work environment – supportive multidisciplinary team

Job Summary


Be the on-floor teammate who keeps every therapy session safe, efficient, and motivating. You’ll 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 – sanitize tables, gather bands/weights/balance gear, manage supply inventory
• Exercise Coaching – cue posture, count reps, encourage patients through PT plans
• Patient Assistance – guard gait; help with walkers, canes, wheelchairs, transfers
• Data & Docs – record vitals, pain scores, and progress notes in NextGen (training provided)
• Modalities & Support – set up heat/ice/e-stim; cover front desk or escort patients to imaging when needed
• Compliance & Safety – uphold OSHA/DOH infection-control and equipment-maintenance standards

Qualifications

• High-school diploma (college coursework in kinesiology/exercise science a plus)
• Prior outpatient rehab, fitness, or athletic-training experience preferred
• Energetic communicator who can motivate nervous or deconditioned patients
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and thrive in a fast-moving schedule
• Basic computer skills; EMR exposure a plus