Physical Therapy Aide

*Preference for candidates who are on a track towards future career in Physical Therapy or other healthcare career such as Physician's Assistant to hone skills in patient care, communication, work efficiency and time management*

Immediate need for a Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide in a busy private outpatient physical therapy clinic. Prior PT Aide employment experience and a focused career outlook on Physical Therapy is preferred. Highly desired skills include: excellent communication skills, mature, driven, detail-oriented and organized, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and holds themselves to the highest standard of professionalism.
*Optional: Cross-trained in prior aide employment as well as front office/administrative work experience (scheduling, phone calls, etc). Work shift determined per week as needed. Expected need is currently 12-20 hours per week with possibility for more based on need.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide

Reports to: Owner and Physical Therapist

Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

• assists in preparation of patients for treatment, performs routine clinic cores, and completes specific patient related tasks as instructed by the licensed physical therapist
• cleans, organizes and maintains departmental equipment; keeps all stock items adequately supplied and orders as needed; does laundry throughout day; pulls charts at the end of the day; turns off all equipment at end of the day
• assists front office with charges; answering phones; faxing; maintaining, creating and filing charts; greeting patients; chart audits; scheduling and any other duties required by the front office or management
• attends all department in-services, staff meetings to use educational opportunities to further enhance knowledge of treatment and diagnosis
• maintain all chart form supplies and photocopy and punch holes on a regular schedule
• performs all other duties assigned by manager
• conducts themselves in a way that is in accordance to the company’s core values

Essential Functions:

• demonstrates cooperative work attitude and communicates effectively with co-employees, management, patients, visitor and physicians
• possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed
• is versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary all aspects of the office and clinic
• is courteous, understanding and sympathetic toward patients, physicians, co-workers and others
• participates in the quality improvement process and activities including the areas of safety, medial records maintenance, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, documentation, compliance with OSHA Standards and Risk Management
• maintains regular, on time attendance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• high school graduate or GED equivalent or currently in high school
• knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques preferred

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoors in typical office environment with the little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes approximately ninety-five percent (95%) of the time.
• Outdoors with exposure to noise, heat, and cold approximately five percent (5%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at workstation up to four hours at a time.
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Physical Demands:

• Attendance and punctuality.
• Mobility within the office.
• Ability to walk, sit and stand.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

• Pay is based on experience; Listed amount is simply a starting range

Changes:

The job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly.

ADA/FEHA:

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO:

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19