Job Description:

Coordinate with medical care team members to implement a treatment plan

Prepare physical therapy and other medical equipment during appointments

Greet and receive patients when they arrive for appointments

Help the physical therapy staff with patient interaction

Guide and escort patients to treatment rooms and rehabilitation gyms

Assist physical therapists in performing complicated treatments

Communicate with patients through phone and emails to schedule appointments

Sterilize therapeutic equipment before and after the treatment

Replenish rehab materials and maintain inventory

Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of the treatment area and facilities

Safely dispose of hazardous material and other waste

Ensure safety standards in the premises to prevent the risk of hazards

Help patients fill out intake forms when they come for treatment

Interact with patients to gather health information and prepare medical history

Create and update a patient's progress report to help track and analyze their rehabilitation process

Encourage patients to perform their daily activities on their own with the goal of gaining independence as per the care plan

Support and train patients to adapt to physical disability or trauma after an injury

Educate patients and answer to their patient inquiries

Measure and record the vital signs of patients

Help patients perform stretches and exercises safely and comfortably

Perform CPR, first aid and other emergency procedures

Prepare documents detailing out the exercise plan for patients, which they can take home to track and maintain their progress

Maintain medical charts and keep them handy for reference

Process payments for medical treatment and procedures