Physical Therapy Aide

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 0 - 1 year clinical, medical setting (Preferred)

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment and provides effective interventions.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.