Outpatient Physical Therapy Aide - Part Time

Go VCE; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Physical Therapy Aide I to provide limited clinical support in a busy outpatient PT/OT office. Duties include assisting providers, preparing patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, and helping with patient transfers and front desk back-up.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED; prior clinical office experience is preferred. Pay ranges from $18.01 to $27.92 per hour, with pay determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Previous clinical office experience preferred.
• Licensure: None.
• Seeks professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through both formal and informal activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients to see provider(s).
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies for the practice.
• Clean and stock supplies
• Occasional back up to the front desk.
• Cleaning and upkeep of equipment and supplies
• Assist clinicians with patient transfers/guarding
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Write legibly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Physical Therapy Aide I is responsible for providing limited clinical support to clinicians in a physical therapy/occupational therapy office. These duties may include: assisting providers and other staff, maintaining clean and safe clinic environment, assisting with patient transfers/guarding, inventory and stocking supplies.

Clinical:

• Prepare patients to see provider(s).
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies for the practice.
• Clean and stock supplies
• Occasional back up to the front desk.
• Cleaning and upkeep of equipment and supplies
• Assist clinicians with patient transfers/guarding
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Development:

• Seeks professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice thorough both formal and informal activities

Position Compensation Range: The pay range for this role is $18.01 - $27.92 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Previous clinical office experience preferred.
• Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Busy and fast paced outpatient clinical environment. Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .