Physical Therapy Aide (Part Time)

About the role

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company offering Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We are dedicated to creating an everlasting bond with our patients, doctors, and community. Our mission is to continuously invest in our people and provide the best workplace environment.

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
• Welcomes, comforts, provides, and/or assists patients into therapy sessions
• Answers questions and requests; allays 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
• 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
• Provides 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

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

Qualifications

• Able to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office
• 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.