What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Jacobo Physical Therapy Inc?
Our rehabilitation facility is currently in need of a full-time Physical Therapy Aide to provide assistance to the physical therapist in direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist.
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
- Helps therapist by supervising patient exercises and by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance.
- Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
- Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- 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.
- Serves and protects the office by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and HIPPA standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20