Rehab Aide

Physical Therapy Solutions•Glen Allen, VA

13d

About The Position

We are hiring a Full time with Benefits Physical Therapy Technician at our outpatient network of clinics. You will assist in planning and ongoing assessment and provide treatment according to the treatment plan of patients the Physical Therapist has evaluated. Assist physical therapists with patient care. Helps treat patients by applying heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering them to the treatment area, positioning equipment for therapist access, and positioning the patient on the equipment. Keeps a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs. Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine the inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies. Watch the patient’s development during therapy sessions and note how the patient responds.

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent preferred
Excellent gap year opportunity to gain hands on experience in a fast paced patient care environment

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and ongoing assessment
Provide treatment according to the treatment plan of patients the Physical Therapist has evaluated
Assist physical therapists with patient care
Helps treat patients by applying heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques
Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering them to the treatment area, positioning equipment for therapist access, and positioning the patient on the equipment
Keeps a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs
Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine the inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies
Watch the patient’s development during therapy sessions and note how the patient responds