PT Aide

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient scheduling and admin front desk duties as required.
• Greets patients and transports them to the treatment area after checking in at the front desk.
• Affords assistance with patient prep before and after treatment.
• Affords assistance with the positioning of patients.
• Prepares treatment rooms (linens, pillowcases, disinfecting treatment areas) for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Performs daily temperature checks in a log on the hydrocollator and ice machines/freezers.
• Affords assistance to patients on and off exercise equipment.
• Demonstrates proper use of exercise equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Responsible for all physical therapy equipment set-up and take-down during treatment sessions.
• Responsible for disinfecting all treatment areas throughout the day and sanitizing the treatment areas at the end of the day.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions calling for or communicating repairs, and labeling the equipment as "Not in use, equipment is being repaired."
• Supervises prescribed exercises as prescribed by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Maintains clinical supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies.
• Performs laundry duties for soiled and clean linens.
• Organized, efficient multitasker who can manage multiple priorities at once.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Physical Therapy Examining Board (PTEB) is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. CPR certification is required. BLS certification is preferred.

Benefits

Flexible schedule with varying expected work hours based on location and some having extended hours which can range from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM or may be open on Saturdays. Night and weekend work may be required.

Pay

$13 per hour.

Schedule

This is a PRN position working from 7 A.M. to 11 A.M., 8 - 12 hours per week.