Physical Therapy Rehab Tech - SUMMER HELP

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan•Wyoming, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapy Aide at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, you will assist in patient care by providing routine and administrative support to our Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. From demonstrating basic exercises to recording working documentation in charts, you will help to ensure that ever physical therapy patient is provided with empathetic and outstanding care.

Requirements

BLS Certification
High School Diploma/GED
Patient focused mindset and compassionate approach.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle a high volume of patients and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated and proactive.
High organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Strong professional appearance.
Ability to assist patients of all ages with standing and movement.
Ability to demonstrate all exercises.
Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
Manual dexterity required to operate modern exercise and office equipment.
Normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight.
Frequent bending, stooping, lifting and reaching required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Exercise Physiology or Health Sciences degree

Responsibilities

Start patients on warm up exercises upon arrival.
Aid patients in exercises that have been recommended.
Establish patient modalities.
Increase workout programs as needed.
Create and demonstrate exercises patients can do at home.
Assist with scheduling new and existing patient referrals.
Coordinate driving services for patients.
Clean gym equipment, rooms, tables, workout stations, etc. after use.
Clean laundry throughout the day.
Order and restock supplies as assigned.
Maintain equipment as needed.
Prepare gym diaries for each therapist.
Perform routine administrative tasks; including but not limited to answering phones, delivering messages, copying, faxing, charting, etc.