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