Physical Therapy Aide

OrthoTexas Physicians & Surgeons • Carrollton, TX

106d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide) supports Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants with the planning and implementation of patient care. They provide administrative support and assistance in patient care based on a Physical Therapist’s order after a total assessment and written evaluation is completed that is appropriate for the patient’s need and medical condition. The PT Aide will provide such treatment in compliance with the company’s Policies and Procedures, and supports the clinic’s commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement. The PT Aide will administer care appropriate to the age of the patients whose relatively significant population includes pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, kinesiology, or related field preferred, but not required
• Experience in a prior physical therapy clinic helpful

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a collaborative relationship to ensure the safe, efficient delivery of patient care
• Interacts frequently with all patient service departments
• Provides patient care for patients as needed, responding to their requests for assistance
• Builds a rapport with patients and often schedules treatments and assists in the establishment of plans of care and treatment goals
• Assists with patient prep before treatment, transferring, transporting, and positioning patients; also assists during and after treatment as needed
• Performs selective treatment procedures according to ability, makes recommendations to patients and assesses abilities and limits, documenting and communicating this information to the Physical Therapist
• Responsible for all physical therapy equipment, setting up and taking down relevant equipment for Physical Therapist use during treatment sessions and managing inventory and care for and maintaining equipment
• Communicates effectively with patients and their family members; responds to patient questions and concerns, delivers information, and maintains patient satisfaction
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner
• Complies with HIPAA procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
• 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees