Physical Therapy Aide Job Description
Excellent opportunity for a graduate school candidate!
Job Summary
Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist. Scheduling and implementation of our electronic medical record.
Responsibilities for Physical Therapy Aide
· Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
· Scheduling patients and answering of phones
· Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
· 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 manufacturer’s 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.
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Qualifications for Physical Therapy Aide
· Communication and people skills
· Knowledge of healthcare/sports/orthopedics/physical therapy preferred
· All education levels and majors considered
