What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Physical Rehabilitation Network?
As a Physical Therapy Aide at PRN Physical Therapy, you'll be an essential part of our team, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure a smooth and positive experience for our patients.
Essential Job Functions:
- Patient Support: Assist patients in transitioning to therapy areas, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Helping to create a positive work environment and culture of the clinic ensuring that patients needs are taking care of during transitional periods of therapy. Help provide customer service, a smile
- Equipment Setup: Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas based on therapist instructions.
- Administrative Tasks: Maintain organized patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing procedures.
- Assist front office with front office tasks when down time occurring including but not limited to: answering the phone, scanning documents into charts, scheduling patients, taking over the counter payments, filing, faxing, etc.
- Assist Therapists: Aid therapists during therapy sessions by providing necessary materials and facilitating exercises.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensure cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment. Daily equipment cleaning, cleaning tables, laundry, stocking supplies
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in healthcare is a plus.
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting or as an occupational therapy aide preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach towards assisting individuals in need.
**Preferred: Prior aide experience or eagerness to learn with a desire to move into the rehabilitation field later on in life, including becoming a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. We will train you if you are eager to learn and grow.
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility: Ability to move around freely to assist patients and therapists.
- Lifting: Capable of lifting and carrying equipment or assisting patients as needed (up to 50 pounds).
- Standing: Extended periods of standing and walking during therapy sessions.
- Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling therapy tools and equipment.
- Visual and Auditory Skills: Ability to observe patients and communicate effectively.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to changing tasks and schedules in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Why Join PRN Physical Therapy:
- Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to patient care.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities and a positive work culture focused on growth and collaboration.
*PRN Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*