Physical & Hand Therapy (PT) Aide - Covington

Proliance Surgeons•Covington, WA

10d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Aide is an important member of the physical therapy team, supporting physical therapists in delivering quality patient care. The aide helps coordinate therapy activities, assists patients with exercises and movement, prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment, and performs related clinical and office tasks to help the physical therapy office operate smoothly. The position includes patient-care activities such as applying therapeutic modalities, assisting and observing patients during exercises, reporting patient responses and progress to physical therapists, helping patients move between therapy areas, and recording relevant information in charts and billing sheets. Clinical support includes preparing treatment locations, handling laundry, cleaning and disinfecting tables and equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining clinic tidiness. Office tasks include answering phones, taking referrals, scheduling patients, collecting co-payments, fulfilling supply orders, locating paperwork, and creating charts. The aide also checks in with team members about side work, completes inspection sheets, participates in conferences and educational programs, follows organizational policies, and completes other duties as directed. A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum age of 18 are required. Previous experience in a medical or therapy setting is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to complete required on-the-job training.
Ability to multitask across clerical, hands-on medical-oriented, and interpersonal patient tasks.
Organizational skills and the ability to be reliable and flexible.
Tact, compassion, and keen listening skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical and/or therapy setting.

Responsibilities

Apply therapeutic modalities, including hot or cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, fluid therapy, and compression pumps.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises directed by medical staff.
Observe patients during treatment and report their responses and progress to the physical therapist.
Assist patients with exercise equipment and tools, including dumbbells and Thera-Band.
Help patients move between therapy areas by assisting with walking, wheelchairs, and sitting or standing.
Record information in charts and exercise flow sheets, including repetitions, weights, and required billing-sheet details.
Prepare treatment locations for upcoming therapy sessions based on patient needs.
Wash, dry, and fold laundry according to infection-control procedures.
Clean and disinfect treatment tables between patients and clean exercise equipment at least daily, or more often as needed.
Stock carts with towels, pillowcases, and other supplies.
Help keep the clinic tidy, including emptying trash, vacuuming, and straightening the waiting room.
Answer phones, take referrals, schedule patients, collect co-payments, fulfill patient supply orders, locate paperwork, and create new charts.
Check with team members about needed side work and complete inspection sheets.
Participate in conferences and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance.
Follow policies introduced during onboarding, updated in real time, and outlined in the Associate Handbook.
Complete other duties and assist others as directed.