Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Des Moines, IA

7d•$12 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide (equivalent to the rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions) will assist the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the physical therapists as well as the physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.

Requirements

High school graduate and or intern preferred
Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills-written and verbal
Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production
Attention to detail and time management skills are required
Providing care/service that exceeds expectations
Energetic and a team player
Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
Complete tasks thoroughly
Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments to put on and remove supportive devices, assists physical therapists during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment
Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff
Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc
Cleans work area and equipment after treatment
Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets
Maintaining restrooms and other areas such as windows as needed.
Restocks with paper towels, tissue paper, soap and supplies
Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and filing paper work and charts
Assist patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory