Physical Therapy Aide

Position Summary

The therapy aide serves patients by escorting them into the therapy gym. They greet and welcome them appropriately and direct them to the proper therapy area, as well as notify the respective therapist of their arrival. The therapy aide also prepares the treatment area and equipment necessary for patient care under the direction of the therapist.

Essential Duties

• Safeguards and assists patients performing exercises and functional activities under the direction of Physical / Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas.
• Prepares hot packs, cold packs and ice packs for use by the Physical/ Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Cleans and organizes work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Maintains equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
• Changes linens after each patient.
• Arranges treatment supplies to keep them in order.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies and filling out forms.
• Supports front desk staff and cover for receptionist as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested/directed.
  
  

Standards Of Performance

• Performs all duties and demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization.
• Consistently demonstrates commitment to customer service excellence in all interactions with patients, family members, visitors and other staff that are consistent with Service Excellence performance standards.
• Continually participates in building and maintain positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts.
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively communicate (verbal and written communications) to all patients, family members, visitors and other staff member with the expectation that each employee within the context of their specific job duties can read, interpret, understands and communicate clearly and effectively in order to ensure proper understanding, all written/verbal communication are followed and information is shared appropriately.
• Demonstrates, maintains and upholds expectations set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.
• Responsible for timely completion of all new hire training, departmental training and yearly compliance training on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of timesheets/ time records for hours work and payroll processing. Time records must be completed and approved by employee no later than close of business on last day of each pay period.
• Actively participates in the safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting patient safety as well as environmental safety.
• Accomplishes individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor/manager