Physical Therapist Aide - Full Time - Days - 8hr QVH

Emanate Health•West Covina, CA

1d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapy Aides (includes Technician and Intern) serve as support personnel under the direct on-premises supervision of the physical therapist. Aides perform designated tasks related to the management of the patient and the operation of the physical therapy department. Responsibilities include patient transport, preparation and cleaning of treatment areas, clerical tasks, handling of topical medications, and general assistance to patients, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Aides may assist pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with a variety of diagnoses and disabilities. In addition to assisting with clinical/patient related tasks supervised by the Physical/Occupational Therapist, the position will include administrative duties in support of Joint Commission/department of health requirements as it relates to therapy services. This will also include training in audit activities supporting the department program coordinator.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
On-the-job training
Excellent customer service skills required
BLS required
Annual 2 hours of stroke education required for those working at QVH

Responsibilities

Patient transport
Preparation and cleaning of treatment areas
Clerical tasks
Handling of topical medications
General assistance to patients, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
Administrative duties in support of Joint Commission/department of health requirements
Training in audit activities supporting the department program coordinator