Physical Therapy Secretary/Aide

Rochester Regional Health•Canton, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The PT Aide assists the therapy staff in providing good patient care by utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care. The PT Aide assists the clinical team in meeting patient treatment goals through positioning, transferring, and maintaining equipment, including cleaning and decontamination. The PT Aide is under the supervision of the Rehab Therapists and reports to the Director of Physical Rehabilitation. Actively supports and participates in coverage efforts across all departments as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Assists with answering phones, making patient appointments, receiving initial referrals, and obtaining information that is relayed to appropriate staff.
Assists with filing, copying, and other duties as assigned.
Assists with chart breakdown and storage.
Maintains supplies for off-site locations.
Stocks rooms and ensures that adequate supplies are available to therapists.
The Aide will escort patients to rooms and return to the front for check-out.
The Aide performs patient screening, including health questions and temperature checks on patient entry.
Assists the therapists in the provision of care, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
Assists the team to meet patient goals by providing an additional set of hands for positioning, lifting, and transferring patients.
Maintains equipment including cleaning and decontamination throughout the day or as needed.
Set up clinical equipment.
Assists all staff members as needed to ensure quality and safe care for the duration of the patient treatment regimen.
Performs any other related duties as assigned.
The Aide may assist the therapist in direct patient care