PT Aide

Mercy Medical Center Redding • Redding, CA

3d • $31 - $34

About The Position

The PT Aide provides clinical support for physical therapy services by implementing treatment programs developed by a physical therapist and helping patients complete exercises and activities. The role provides objective feedback about patient and caregiver performance, collaborates with the supervising physical therapist, and contributes to rehabilitation goals. Duties also include transporting inpatients, supporting patient care activities, preparing patients and equipment for treatment, administering uncomplicated therapy procedures under therapist instruction and supervision, and cleaning treatment equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of multidisciplinary rehabilitation aide experience, required upon hire.
• Familiarity with postoperative knee and hip protocols.
• Training in patient transfer techniques.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity with the acute care environment.
• Experience with billing and auditing procedures.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Some familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, or other Google products.

Responsibilities

• Transport inpatients to and from the Physical Therapy Department, including transfers to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist clinical staff with patient care activities, including bed positioning, transfers, and gait training.
• Administer uncomplicated therapy modalities and procedures under a therapist’s instructions and supervision.
• Prepare patients for treatment, including assisting with dressing, applying braces and prostheses, removing segmental compression devices, and obtaining or preparing appropriate equipment.
• Fill and clean whirlpools as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect treatment tables and other equipment as needed.
• Guide patients through exercises and activities in accordance with treatment programs developed by the physical therapist.
• Provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance and collaborate with the supervising physical therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED