What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE position at Professional Physical Therapy?
Position Description: We are looking for exceptional physical therapy aides to assist in making our patient experience the best it can be. If you like working with people and want the opportunity to spend time with patients in a medical office setting than this job is for you! This is a great opportunity for students looking to apply to PT school. Hours may help satisfy application requirements.
Physical Therapy Aide (Aides) work part-time (29 hours or less), under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or Athletic Trainer. Aides assist with the patient flow within the facility.
Essential Functions:
- Assists with guiding patients through their prescribed exercise programs
- Apply your academic knowledge in a clinical healthcare setting
- Learn the in’s and out’s of working with outpatient orthopedic population
- Opportunity to work with several different post operative orthopedic cases
- Maintains and cleans the treating tables
- Aides are responsible for washing the laundry
- Adheres to all HIPAA and OSHA laws and regulations as required; obeys all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Adheres to company policies. Attends company orientations and meetings as required
- Aides assist with patient flow within the facility as per the direction of the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or Athletic Trainer
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Must be able to communicate well with patients, co-workers and the general public
- PT Aides are required to stand for long periods of time. Squatting and stooping may be required
- Students in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant programs are strongly preferred
Working Conditions:
- Aides may be required to move heavy equipment
- Aides may be required to lift or move patients; ability to lift up to 100 pounds may be required
Professional provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $30,400 - $38,500