Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients, guest, clients, and residents to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.
• Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise. All the above are at the discretion of the therapist/assistant.
• Prepares whirlpool baths, and dressings, and assists with dressing changes. Adheres to current infection control practices, including cleaning of whirlpool equipment.
• Applies hot or cold packs under Therapist/Assistant direction. Prepares patients, guest, clients, and residents using proper positioning and draping, prior to equipment use including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation and therapeutic exercise equipment under therapist direction.
• Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor. Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.
• Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.
• Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request. This is a secondary duty and should be done so as not to conflict with primary responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as may be required from management.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal skills, good strength, endurance and mobility are also required.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Location: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Hours: PRN; M-F