Physical Therapist Aide

Health Plus Management, LLC.; North Bergen (NJ); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Synergy SpineCare & Rehabilitation Medicine, P.C. in North Bergen, NJ is seeking a full-time physical therapy aide to join our team.

The aide works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and assists with patient exercises, therapy setup, and coordination with doctors in neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. The ideal candidate is motivated with good communication and customer service skills; experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.

Responsabilités

• Assist physical therapy care by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; perform tasks that do not require the license or skill of a Physical Therapist while under the supervision of the therapist.

Connaissances

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Description du poste

Synergy SpineCare & Rehabilitation Medicine, P.C. is a physiatrist-owned professional corporation which provides evaluations and treatments for spine, sports, musculoskeletal, disabling, and other painful conditions. Patients include people with everyday aches and pains, athletes, and car and work accident victims. Everyone we see is unique, and we take the time to listen and develop a proper diagnosis.

We are a seeking a full- time physical therapist aide at our office in North Begen. The aide will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and work alongside doctors in neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. The aide will assist patients in active and passive exercises, as well as, complementary therapies. Individual should be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapy care by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; perform tasks that do not require the license or skill of a Physical Therapist while under the supervision of the therapist.
• Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by organizing the treatment locations based on the patient's needs and assist therapists in consistency in patient flow management.
• Clean therapy area, set up any necessary equipment, and help assist the patients and therapist during therapy sessions.
• Help patients move from one area of therapy to another; help patients walk, push them in wheelchairs, or assist in sitting and standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
• Experience preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• Be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to multi-task
• Strong customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 6pm & Friday 9am - 3pm

Pay

$16.50 per hour