PT Aide
About The Position
Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Exercise Specialist, you will maintain the readiness of the therapy clinic and performs patient care activities as outlined in Oregon practice regulations (OAR) under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related healthcare field
- Exercise Specialty Certification
- Experience as a CMA, therapy aide, EMT, or similar role
- Background in anatomy, physiology, or kinesiology
Responsibilities
- Performs Level 1 PCE’s from written instructions provided by the Physical Therapist as needed
- Maintains cleanliness of exercise equipment and gym area
- Oversees the Clinic rehabilitation membership members, including developing and implementing exercise programs
- Maintains clinic readiness by stocking treatment supplies and cleaning of treatment areas and equipment
- Directs patient flow and prepare patients for therapy
- Assists therapist or therapy assistant with direct patient care. Demonstrate competent use of modality equipment and exercise equipment. Maintains proficiency in instruction and monitoring of exercise programs
- Maintains clinic treatment records, posting of current transcription, ordering of medical records, x-ray, scheduling of patients, etc.
- Answers phones and assist with other process-oriented tasks including, but not limited to, authorization of patients
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
