Physical Therapist Aide

Columbia Physical Therapy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Physical Therapy in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to support care delivery under supervision of a licensed therapist. You will prepare treatment areas, equipment, and patients for sessions.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with warm-ups and mobility, educating on exercises, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring supplies are stocked and ready for therapy sessions. On-the-job training is provided; Spanish is strongly recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• On-the-job training is provided; Spanish language is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supports care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials under supervision.
• Prepares treatment room and assists patients into therapy apparel or equipment.
• Provides information to patients and answers questions to allay fears.
• Assists with heat packs, pool activities, mobility monitoring and prescribed exercises.
• Educates patients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and a safe, clean environment.
• Provides and transports equipment and supplies to the treatment area.
• Maintains inventory and anticipates needed supplies, placing orders when necessary.
• Ensures adherence to procedures and regulations for a safe workspace.

Skills

Safety focus

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patient-focused

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Supply management

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

On-the-job training available; Spanish recommended

Job description

Physical Therapy Aide Job Responsibilities

• Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment, and materials, and performs procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests and allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs and paraffin dips, assisting patients into pool, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, tracking walking time and distance, measuring mobility, and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area, positioning equipment for therapist access, and positioning patient on equipment.
• Maintains physical therapy supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Physical Therapy Aide Skills and Qualifications

• Safety focus
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Patient focus
• Teamwork
• Multi-tasking
• Supply management
• Physical strength and stamina

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Will train on the job. Spanish Strongly RecommendedE04JI8002eoj409b107