Therapy Aide

SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC•San Diego, CA

12d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Aide will be responsible for preparing the treatment room and patients for physical therapy. This role involves assisting patients with exercises, monitoring their progress, and educating them on proper equipment use. The aide will also maintain a safe and clean environment, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure the operation of physical therapy equipment. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the physical therapy department and enhancing patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in office software, such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Keen attention to detail and a caring nature.
Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
Previous experience in a healthcare environment will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.