Description

Job Summary:

Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Physical Therapist Aide Job Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.

• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.

• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.

• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.

• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.

• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

• Scheduling of patients and administrative duties associated with physical therapy department.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: One year experience required. Workers Comp Experience a plus