Physical Therapy Aide; Per Diem Floater

Physical Therapy Aide (Per Diem Floater)

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 17 - USD 18.5 - hourly

Days &

Hours:

Weekly Schedules Issued (Candidate must be available to work from M-F 8A-8P, Sat 8A-1P)

• Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy
• Help treat patients by preparing heat and ice packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients to the pool; guiding patients to exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking patient physical exertion levels; guiding patients through prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Ensure operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Prepare patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing, and/or assisting patients into therapy sessions.
• Provide information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provide equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patients on equipment.
• Prepare the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Answer calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.
• Maintain physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Provide front desk coverage as needed; this includes answering calls from physician offices, hospitals and patients, and assisting with scheduling.
• Perform other front desk duties and assignments as required.

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

• Must be able to cover 15-20 minutes from your home office. You are responsible for your transportation to and from work including any coverage shifts you accept
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Kinesiology
• Knowledge of the equipment used in therapy work.
• Knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
• Knowledge of proper strengthening techniques.
• Knowledge of the use of restraints and aggressive behavior management practices.
• Ability to successfully complete in-service training.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and record conditions, reactions, and changes in patients' physical condition.
• Ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct necessary to the welfare of patients.
• Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $17-18.50/hr compensation is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.