Physical Therapist Aide

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists P C•Summit Township, MI

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About The Position

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists is seeking a part-time Therapy Aide to help facilitate patient care from check-in through the end of treatment. The aide helps create a clean, welcoming, and caring environment that supports patient compliance and encourages patients to choose ORS for physical therapy throughout their lives. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to listen to and follow verbal directions.
Ability to communicate information to patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive team attitude.
Greet patients pleasantly, use their names, make appropriate eye contact, and ask how they are feeling and how their pain is at that time; report this information to the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
Protect patient privacy and treatment information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, both at work and outside of work.
Monitor the lobby for patients arriving for appointments.
Remain visible and accessible to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and patients.
Set up treatment modalities and exercises, including electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, Biodex, paraffin, cryotherapy, traction, iontophoresis, and hot packs.
Change linens and clean tables in the gym and treatment booths.
Check on patients who appear to be waiting idle to help ensure treatments progress in a timely manner.
Complete daily cleaning duties as assigned on the cleaning sheet.
Wash, dry, and fold linens.
Perform opening and closing duties according to the applicable list.
Remove snow and apply salt as needed.
Help keep the clinic running smoothly and clean in appearance.
Ensure supplies are stocked.