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 a supportive and collaborative environment where our team can thrive.

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 instructions; 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
• 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

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, 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.