Aide

Phoenix Physical Therapy; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support the physical therapy staff with routine tasks in a clinical setting. You will help prepare treatment equipment and rooms, assist patients with limited mobility to access treatment areas, and handle administrative duties.

The role includes maintaining inventory, ensuring safety and sanitation, and following established procedures to support efficient therapy sessions. CPR certification and high school education are required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Detail-oriented, customer-focused and able to follow directions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment and assists with routine tasks.
• Sets up equipment and prepares treatment rooms.
• Assists patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas.
• Changes linens and cleans therapy rooms/equipment.
• Provides information regarding treatments and evaluations.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of physical therapy supplies.
• Ensures safety, sanitation and a healthy work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Detail-oriented

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow directions

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 certificationPrevious 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.