Aide

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY in Kittanning PA seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to assist staff with routine operations, prepare equipment and rooms, and help patients with limited mobility reach treatment areas. The role also involves administrative tasks, maintaining inventory, ensuring safety and sanitation, and supporting the therapy team.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are required, healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and treatment areas, sets up equipment, and assists with room turnover.
• Provides patients with information about treatments and evaluations.
• Monitors supplies and maintains inventory for therapy materials.
• Ensures safety and sanitation in treatment rooms and gym spaces.
• Adheres to standards and regulations for a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Ability to understand and follow-dire#

Education

High school education or equivalent

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kittanning PA - Kittanning, PA 16201

Position Type: Casual Part Time

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.