Physical Therapist Aide
About The Position
Total Body Works Medical is a practice dedicated to helping individuals recover, regain mobility, and return to their daily lives. Our experienced team of medical professionals works collaboratively to evaluate pain, develop individualized treatment plans, and support long-term recovery. We care for patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, repetitive-use conditions, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Using thorough evaluations and comprehensive physical assessments, our providers design customized care plans that may include physical therapy and other interventional treatments. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and knowledgeable staff, including medical doctors, physical therapists and medical technicians We are looking to hire a Physical Therapist Aide to join our team. The aide will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and work alongside doctors in neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. The aide will assist patients in active and passive exercises, as well as, complementary therapies. Individual should be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.
- Able to multi-task
- Strong customer service skills
- Duties require extensive standing and walking.
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapy care by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; perform tasks that do not require the license or skill of a Physical Therapist while under the supervision of the therapist.
- Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by organizing the treatment locations based on the patient's needs and assist therapists in consistency in patient flow management.
- Clean therapy area, set up any necessary equipment, and help assist the patients and therapist during therapy sessions.
- Help patients move from one area of therapy to another; help patients walk, push them in wheelchairs, or assist in sitting and standing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
