Physical Therapy Aide

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Physical Therapy Aide to join our team at our Ridgefield, WA location. This is a great mentoring opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in Physical Therapy and gaining clinical experience prior to applying to a Physical Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, and Recognition.
• Administer routine patient treatment and care to patients of various ages under direct supervision of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Monitor patient's reaction to therapy and report significant changes or developments to therapist.
• Transport/escort patients to Physical Therapy treatment as needed.
• Assist in general department maintenance by performing light housekeeping tasks on a frequent basis.
• Change linen in patient treatment areas per department procedure.
• Perform scheduled cleaning and maintenance of department equipment and supplies per department procedures.
• Order therapy supplies and maintain inventory of equipment and linen.
• Perform a variety of receptionist and general clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep informed of health care issues, changing department procedures, and other department information by attending staff meetings and/or reading staff meeting minutes, e-mails, and newsletters.
• Use PT exercise software to format exercise programs for patients and clinical staff.
• Train other PT Aides on duties as related to their clinic.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school, GED, or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
• BLS certified.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Physical Therapy office experience highly desired.
• Strong interest in physical therapy/health professions as a career preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete Rebound Physical Therapy Department training program within two months of employment.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to prioritize in a climate of changing needs and distractions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting; must be able to lift, move, or assist patients weighing up to 300 pounds or more with help of other staff members using proper body mechanics.
• Frequent carrying of 20-30 pounds for distances of 100-200 feet.
• Frequent pushing/pulling, bending, crouching, crawling, squatting, getting in awkward positions, and stair-climbing.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range for staff and patient safety.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental
• 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing
• Company-paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off accrued at up to 24 days in your first year based on FTE
• Free Parking