Physical Therapist Assistant at ProgressiveHealth

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

39.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ergonomic Assessments, Injury Prevention, Medical Triage, Occupational Health, Public Speaking, Patient Documentation, Microsoft Office, OSHA Regulations, Workers' Compensation Knowledge, CPR/AED Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Industrial Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – ProgressiveHealth Occ Health Services, LLC – Queens, NY * Starting at $38-39/HR! We are looking for an energetic and results-driven PRN Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) to support our industrial division with injury prevention services onsite for a major airline carrier at the JFK Airport. We strive to increase the industrial athlete’s ability to perform their job duties safely and decrease the risk of injury through intervention at the early onset of discomfort in a dynamic work environment. This position will strategically support employees by providing occupational care, ergonomic support/training, education, and coaching. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team! What will you be doing in this role? * Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands in order to make ergonomic recommendations for the purposes of preventing more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring * Conducting in-person ergo/lift training sessions in a small classroom setting * Guiding employees through an operational simulation with observations and feedback * Providing proactive injury prevention, injury care, assessment, and medical triage as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural education and/or escalation of medical care if needed * Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements * Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require. Our ideal candidate will have: * An Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant * CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s) * Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred * The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift * Ergonomic and/or occupational health experience * Previous experience with public speaking in a training environment is preferred * A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication * The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision * Be able to maintain confidentiality * Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel What you get from us: * Opportunity for important work/life balance * Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays * A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options * Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs * Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance * 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period * Continuing education assistance * Opportunities for growth and advancement Eligibility to Work: This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.). About ProgressiveHealth: ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Provide ergonomic assessments, injury prevention, and medical triage for employees at a major airline carrier. Conduct in-person training sessions and maintain detailed documentation to improve industrial athlete health outcomes.