Physical Therapy (PT) Aide (CNA Preferred)

Life Care Center of Hendersonville•Hendersonville, NC

13d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Aide assists with rehabilitation activities that have been predetermined for each patient and assigned by the supervising licensed therapist. The role is carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The aide supports patients in preparing for treatment, carries out delegated treatment programs, communicates patient responses to the supervising therapist, and contributes to safe, effective care in a post-acute care facility.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

CNA preferred.
Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out treatment programs predetermined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapist.
Assist patients in preparation for treatment.
Communicate patients’ responses to treatments to the supervising therapist appropriately and promptly.
Use therapy software appropriately and promptly.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, department programs and procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
Demonstrate good body mechanics and use reasoning skills and sound judgment.