Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Harrah, OK

5d•$11 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to a rehabilitation technician or physical therapy aide, assists the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians with administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients arriving at the clinic and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. Duties must comply with state practice act requirements. This is a part-time position. The work environment is an internal office with a usually low noise level. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting with exercises and routine treatments, maintaining treatment areas and supplies, and helping with clinic administrative tasks.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to clearly document projects and manage production.
Attention to detail and time-management skills.
Ability to provide care and service that exceeds expectations.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to fulfill office activities, including computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to perform fine hand manipulation, such as keyboarding.
Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close-range and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to talk and hear while performing job duties.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists during treatment administration and provide routine treatment.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
Provide routine treatments such as hot/cold packs and modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Clean work areas and equipment after treatment.
Wash and fold linens and towels and maintain linen cabinets.
Maintain restrooms and other areas, including windows as needed, and restock paper towels, tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
Help track non-medical and medical clinic supplies and may order inventory.