Therapy Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; current high school students, 16 years or older, may be considered. Some college coursework is a plus.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, customer service, or related environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of exercise techniques, safety principles, and general anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics (training provided)
• Familiarity with weight training equipment and adherence to practice policies and procedures
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to monitor patient performance and ensure compliance with prescribed programs
• Proficiency in computer systems, including EMR and standard office software
• Ability to follow clinical direction and work under PT/OT supervision
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient treatment by applying heat and cold packs and electrical modalities; provide patient monitoring during treatment as directed by supervising clinicians.
• Assist with patient exercises and provide supervision only under the direct supervision of a PT/OT, as directed by supervising clinicians.
• Assist patients with the proper use of exercise equipment and monitor during use under the direction and supervision of a PT/OT.
• Prepare and maintain safe, clean, and organized treatment areas, gym space, and other work environments by following prescribed procedures, protocols, and regulations.
• Wash, fold, and maintain stock of towels, gowns, and other linen in treatment areas and the gym.
• Clean and maintain physical therapy equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment; report any equipment concerns or malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Organizes and maintains testing equipment and records to ensure Medicare compliance with the equipment testing schedule.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize time by completing work within assigned events.
• Promptly begins work assignments after receiving instructions in accordance with established policy.
• Maintains awareness of current policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of injury information.
• Attends department staff meetings as established and contributes to the agenda to ensure staff education regarding trainer program changes/updates.
• Communicates in a concise, informative manner.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Serves and protects the BoulderCentre community by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances the physical therapy department and organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and mission, values & vision.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Benefits

• Basic Life/AD&D –Guardian
• 16 days of PTO per year
• 7-7.5 paid holidays per year
• EAP
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
• Medical
• HSA and FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Flex Spending Accounts
• General Purpose Healthcare FSA
• Optional Protection Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance)
• 401K