PT/OT Aide

Arrowhead Orthopaedics • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

3d

About The Position

The PT/OT Aide is a non-licensed worker who performs routine tasks supporting the operation of the Therapy service and may assist with patient-related activities predetermined for each patient and assigned by a legally qualified Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. The aide prepares treatment areas, patients, and equipment; initiates treatment and monitors patients at regular intervals; and supports patients in safely practicing activities that develop strength and endurance.

The role also includes checking equipment, maintaining and cleaning workstations and treatment areas, supporting documentation and electronic records, processing charge tickets and other paperwork, ordering supplies, and performing front-office duties as needed. The position requires clear communication and effective professional relationships with patients, families, and staff, as well as effective observation, problem-solving, and decision-making. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. The work is primarily in a treatment or exercise room setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and staff and establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making through careful observation of patients and recommendations for appropriate treatment changes.
• Ability to use departmental systems, including computer scheduling and supply ordering, and assess supply needs without supervision when needed.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must submit to and obtain a negative result on a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
• Physical activity includes standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Assist the therapist in clinical areas of the department.
• Perform treatment procedures predetermined for each patient by a legally qualified Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist.
• Prepare the treatment area, patient, and equipment for treatment.
• Initiate treatment and monitor patients at regular intervals until treatment or exercise concludes.
• Assist patients in safely practicing activities related to developing strength and endurance.
• Check equipment for proper functioning and appropriate location.
• Follow established procedures for the care of equipment and supplies.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean workstations, treatment areas, and the gym.
• Maintain other supportive areas.
• Copy materials as appropriate and file notes within electronic charts.
• Make pertinent notations in the electronic record.
• Record patient treatments in chart review and process charge tickets.
• Process, handle, and file documentation, including records of measurements, reports, patient treatment plans, new prescriptions, and outside reports.
• Order supplies according to clinic policies and procedures.
• Perform front-office duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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