Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy Aide
About The Position
The Therapy aide is a non-licensed worker. The aide's primary function is to perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of the Therapy service and may assist with patient-related activities, which are predetermined for each patient and assigned by the therapist. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolves. Arrowhead Orthopaedics reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Requirements
- This position requires travel to Hemet and San Bernardino
- CPR Certification required
- High school diploma or equivalence
- Bilingual preferred.
Nice To Haves
- No formal experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assists the therapist in clinical areas of the department.
- Perform treatment procedures predetermined for each patient by the legally qualified therapist. (Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist).
- Prepare the treatment area, patient and equipment for treatment.
- Initiate treatment and monitor patient at regular intervals until treatment or exercise conclusion.
- Assist patient in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength and endurance.
- Check equipment for proper functioning and appropriate location.
- Maintenance: Follow established procedures pertaining to the care of equipment and supplies.
- Prepare, maintain and clean-up workstations, treatment areas and the gym.
- Maintain other supportive areas
- May copy materials as appropriate; may file notes within electronic charts; make pertinent notations Electronic Record
- May record treatments of patients in chart review and process charge tickets; process, handle and file other type of documentation, i.e., Record of change measurements done by treating therapist, reports, Patient Treatment Plans, new prescriptions, outside reports, etc
- May order supplies according to Clinic policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Perform front office duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
