Physical Therapy Aide (Full Time)

Job Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking Physical Therapist Aides for immediate openings. This is a full-time position with a compensation range of USD 17 - USD 18.50 per hour.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy
• Helps treat patients by preparing heat and ice packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients to the pool; guiding patients to exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking patient physical exertion levels; guiding patients through prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Ensures operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Prepares patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing, and/or assisting patients into therapy sessions.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patients on equipment.
• Prepares the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Answers calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.
• 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.
• Provide front desk coverage as needed; this includes answering calls from physician offices, hospitals and patients, and assisting with scheduling.
• Performs other front desk duties and assignments as required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office. You are responsible for your transportation to and from work including any coverage shifts you accept
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Kinesiology
• Knowledge of the equipment used in therapy work.
• Knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
• Knowledge of proper strengthening techniques.
• Knowledge of the use of restraints and aggressive behavior management practices.
• Ability to successfully complete in-service training.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and record conditions, reactions, and changes in patients' physical condition.
• Ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct necessary to the welfare of patients.
• Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Information

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $17-18.50/hr. Compensation is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.