Physical Therapy Aide

SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide) will work alongside skilled

Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers tohelpsupport patientcareand contribute to a positive therapeutic environment.

• Performs designated routine tasks related to the operation of physical rehabilitation services
• Assists with patient-related activities as directed by Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
• Responsible for completing daily and monthly stats
• Responsible formaintaininginventoryand maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment
• Assist with setting up equipment and preparing treatment areas prior to patient sessions
• Support therapists during treatment by monitoring equipment and providing assistance as needed
• Escort patients during their visits and ensure their comfort
• Prepare hot and cold packs for treatment
• Clean andmaintaintreatment tables and other equipment
• Provide patients with support throughout their recovery process
• Performs clerical tasks as assigned
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines andInter
  
  Med policies.
• Perform other duties to support the mission,visionand values ofInter
  
  Med.

• Follows Inter Med ’smission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each otherwith dignity and respect.
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
• Make teamwork a corecomponentof our relationships between physicians,staff, and patients.
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

• Education:
  
  High school diplomaor equivalent required
• Bachelor’sDegree in exercise science or related field preferred
• Experience:
  
  1year ofclinicalexperiencepreferred
• Demonstrates effective communication methods either,written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
• Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers
• Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
• Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
• Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
• Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designatedtimeframes
• Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment
• Continued educationappropriatetothe position tomaintaina competent level of practice

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