Aide

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist the staff with routine tasks, prepare treatment rooms, and help patients reach treatment areas. The role includes administrative duties and ensuring a clean, organized therapy space.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to follow directions. Previous healthcare exposure is a plus, CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment and sets up equipment; changes linens and cleans therapy rooms/equipment.
• Provides patients with information regarding treatments and evaluations.
• Monitors and maintains inventory for physical therapy supplies.
• Ensures treatment rooms and open gym space meet safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer/client orientation

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

CPR certification

Previous healthcare experience preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapy Aide assists the physical therapy staff with routine operational tasks. Help prepare treatment equipment and rooms, assist patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas, and perform administrative duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs everyday activities such as preparing patients for treatment, setting up equipment, changing linens, and cleaning therapy rooms/equipment.
• Provides patients with information regarding treatments and evaluations.
• Monitors and maintains inventory for physical therapy supplies.
• Ensures that treatment rooms and open gym space adhere to appropriate safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education / Training
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Customer/client orientation.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Interpersonal skills.
• Physical Requirements
  • Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
  • Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.

Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.