How to be a Better Employee as a PT AIDE

[@drjustinleedpt]

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[@kaitlyncastaneda9083]

The video reel - absolutely essential!!! During my shadowing hours, I write absolutely everything down and review the exercises we perform a few hours after each day in the clinic. This helps me remember how to communicate/cue certain exercises, and helps me remember which exercises and stretches can help which pains. During downtime, this is when I ask all of my questions! + Bonus: Asking the "Is there anything you need me to do?" question is loved across the board - in any clinic! These tips are extremely helpful, thank you for sharing, Justin!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thanks for your feedback Kaitlyn! You’re doing a great job at learning to the highest degree and I know that this will pay off when you work as a physical therapist in the future! Continue to work hard and keep grinding and fighting for your future!

[@kaitlyncastaneda9083]

@@drjustinleedpt Thank you so much, Justin! I'll continue to keep an open mind and remain a sponge for all things PT! Currently working to hone in a proper sleep schedule, but I'll get it eventually! Haha. Please keep sharing these videos, they're always extremely helpful!

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@kaitlyncastaneda9083 thanks for the encouragement Kaitlyn! Sleep schedules are always hard during school. Especially because every several weeks you get a whole new routine due to classes changing...

[@teresitaliberato6682]

Dahm when I had my first interview it was quick I got hired on the spot. I guess they needed a PTA ASAP. I had never worked in the field till now about to make 2 years. Did my hours and got paid 🤩

[@andrewritter1177]

Great video. I love your positivity and energy so much! You’re awesome. I just got done my first day of being a PT Aide. I recently graduated high-school and majoring in exercise science, hoping to get into PT school after getting my bachelors degree. I already like the environment of the PT world and think it’s super cool!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Andrew my man!!! Thank you so much for your positive comment. I appreciate you recognizing the energy and the effort put into this video. Nice man, you’re ahead of the game! I hope you can stick with that aide position and learn a lot from your experience. If you need support, I’m here to help! Have you started looking into what’s required for PT school? Do you have a game plan? What’s your strategy?

[@andrewritter1177]

@@drjustinleedpt Yes! A college in my hometown fulfills most requirements for PT school. My plan is to work as a PT Aide gaining experience and money- I think it’s a great opportunity. I also think I saw from another video that you’re a personal trainer, correct? Do you still do that on top of being a physical therapist? I love working out and the fitness world too, and was actually wanting to, if I could, become a certified personal trainer and physical therapist. What is it like juggling the two? Thanks so much!

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@andrewritter1177 nice! It’s great that you have a plan. That’s something a lot of students don’t have. And yes you can absolutely do it. I worked as a personal trainer throughout undergrad and PT school (only took a 6 month break when PT school was stacked). It’s totally worth it and I actually recommend it!

[@andrewritter1177]

@@drjustinleedpt awesome, thanks so much for taking the time out of your day and responding! I also am in the middle of watching your video of an evaluation. I think it’s really cool how PT’s use that process of making progress periodically to bring a patient back to somewhat normal functionality. I’ll probably be commenting on a future video! :)

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@andrewritter1177 YES! Im glad you were able to learn that concept while watching the video. Some people have a hard time understanding that principle. Great job. Im here for you!

[@brianwahle40]

Hey brotha thanks for the vids they helped me get two job offers to be a PT aide and I start tomorrow!

[@drjustinleedpt]

TWO JOB OFFERS?! Broooo congrats man! This is a big deal! I’m stoked you were able to use the info from this video to land a position. How was your first week?

[@brianwahle40]

@@drjustinleedpt it went really well! Hardest part for me was getting used to reading exercise flow sheets from PTs because they use a lot of acronyms and terminology that I gotta memorize, but everything’s getting easier the more I do it!

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@brianwahle40 yeaaaaah those common terms still get me too man haha there are too many to remember!!! I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself and learning a ton! Let me know if there is anything I can do to support you !

[@jkangdpt]

I totally agree how trying to be a PT aide as a student volunteer is super important, because then you're more involved, which means more learning opportunities! Kinda looking far ahead in my timeline here but do you prefer working with aides/techs or just by yourself?

[@kaitlyncastaneda9083]

Hi, Jin!!! Hahaha I love seeing my friends in the comments :) Word up!!!

[@jkangdpt]

@@kaitlyncastaneda9083 haha what's up Kaitlyn!! good to see you here :) hope everything's going well!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Yeeess! You get it. Get that experience. That’s an excellent question and it’s never too far ahead to be asking excellent questions. I personally like working alone. One on one for a full hour. Haha it’s the best

[@jkangdpt]

@@drjustinleedpt Cool! A lot of PT's I've talked to seem to prefer the one on one time with the patients too. Providing quality care 💯 Thanks for your input!

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@jkangdpt thanks j Kang! Keep pushing through PT school!

[@estefaniacervantes2829]

Thank you for this video!! It had helped me a lot I recently was hired as an aide I am also a student. This reassured me that it is ok to ask questions and take notes while working!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Absolutely!! Nothing wrong with taking notes. How has it been so far taking action from this video and taking notes while being an aide? Have you learned anything?

[@shaneelsingh4653]

I just got a potential opportunity for this position in Oregon and your video came at the perfect time.

[@kaitlyncastaneda9083]

Celebrating THIS, hello opportunity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Homegirl your name is too unique to not recognize. I love seeing my friends in the comments :) Teehee word up! + They're extremely helpful tips! I agree with everything.

[@drjustinleedpt]

That’s SO GREAT!! Literally Justin time (pun intended) haha have you heard back from them yet?

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@kaitlyncastaneda9083 love that you’re networking! Thanks for the kind comment girl!

[@CesarDoesntCare]

Hey man! So I’m starting my PT AIDE job soon. & I want to ask… what is the appropriate attire that I should wear to work?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Hey Cesar! Congrats on landing your PT aide job. Definitely business casual. A polo shirt and slacks will do just great!

[@ericsantos8461]

Could you interview someone in the military who went to Physical Therapy school and how they managed time in school with being in the military because that's actually what I'm trying to do.

[@drjustinleedpt]

That’s an excellent video! I’ve been actually trying to find a military person who went to PT/ doing the active duty loan forgiveness but no luck!!! If you find one please share with me haha

[@yummy.crayon]

Same

[@talkwithdreafriendspodcast5072]

I need a pt aide job in nyc preferably bk or queens no lower than 27 they want to pay scraps

[@brendaMartinez-st4ec]

I just got hired , look on indeed , specially for pt aide , they’re hiring

[@MasarratShaheen-t3j]

Where to apply this pt aide job i want to do this job bt I don’t know how and where to apply pt aide job .