Physical Therapy Aide

Redding Rancheria•Redding, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The physical therapy aide position includes considerable clerical duties and clinic up-keep responsibilities. The physical therapist aide must have physical stamina, patience, and patient focus to work effectively under the direction of the physical therapist to help patients regain and optimize movement after injury, illness, or medical procedures. The PT Aide supports physical therapy care delivery by assisting with tasks related to patient care, clerical responsibilities, and clinic safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Moderate level of computer literacy
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
CPR certification required
Must pass pre-employment drug screening
Indian preference

Responsibilities

Use medical software to schedule patients and assist with maintaining patient records.
Assist with management of patient referrals for physical therapy.
Submit requests for Partnership authorization of therapy via “TAR.”
Maintain record of TAR submissions and current authorizations.
Build, maintain, and file patient paper charts.
Communicate with other clinical staff regarding patient scheduling and other needs; and taking and delivering messages.
Prepare clinic for patients by creating and maintaining a clean, sanitized, safe, treatment-ready environment for therapy-related activities.
Make initial contact with therapy patients, welcome and assist into PT clinic, answer questions and requests, and allaying fears.
Assist in gathering patient basic health information for the physical therapist.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction and direct supervision of physical therapist.
Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
Assist patient with compiling and printing patient home exercise programs.
Administer treatment modalities such as heat, ice, wax bath, ultrasound, and electrical modalities under direct supervision of physical therapist.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
In completion of patient visit, secure scheduling and escort (if necessary) from clinic.
Confer with physical therapist to discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Ensure operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and requesting repairs.
Maintain physical therapy supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Serve and protects the clinic community by adhering to professional standards and adhering to federal, state, and local requirements