Physical Therapy Aide

Rebound-Physical-Therapy; La Pine (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebound-Physical-Therapy in La Pine, Oregon is seeking an aide to support licensed therapists with direct patient care and clinic maintenance. Under supervision, you will guide patients, assist with exercises, and help with modalities while ensuring safety and comfort.

You will also perform opening/closing tasks, keep the treatment area clean, handle simple clerical duties, and coordinate with staff to support efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.
• Pre-Physical Therapy coursework or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Personable, energetic, and capable of working with a diverse patient population and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct ambulatory patients to treatment areas and assist with exercises under supervision.
• Confer with staff to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment.
• Instruct patients performing therapeutic exercises and record treatment provided.
• Properly fit/position patients on exercise equipment and monitor responses.
• Safely administer modalities and report progress to therapists.
• Assist hand therapist with splint making and hand therapy exercises.
• Perform opening/closing duties for the clinic and ensure cleanliness.
• Maintain clinic equipment and linen, and perform basic clerical duties.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Pre-Physical Therapy coursework

Job description

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform select patient care tasks and maintain a clean treatment area. The extent to which an aide performs clerical tasks depends on the needs of the facility.

Direct Patient Care Duties:

• Direct ambulatory patients to-and-from treatment areas (including those patients using wheelchairs). Patients identified as fall-risks will be handled by licensed staff.
• Confer with physical therapy staff for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
• Instruct patients performing therapeutic exercises and activities, under direction of therapist staff. Record treatment provided and equipment used.
• Properly fit/position patients on exercise equipment.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and assess patients’ responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
• Safely administer treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, Micro Current stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, and the application of ice and heat packs. Be knowledgeable of the function/purpose of these modalities.
• Assist hand therapist with splint making and administering hand therapy exercises.

Non- Patient Care Duties:

• Perform opening / closing duties for the clinic, locking doors and securing the building.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness. This includes completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Maintain clinic equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
• Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases, launder linens and restock rooms.
• Perform basic clerical duties, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18-years of age and have a high school diploma
• Degree in Pre-Physical Therapy coursework or a related field and demonstrating interest in pursuing a career in Allied Health preferred. Equivalent experience or qualifications will also be considered.
• Personable, energetic, and capable of working with a diverse patient population and in a team environment
• Reliable and professional with the ability to place value on and maintain high quality patient care as number one priority.
• Dress in clinic appropriate attire to convey professionalism.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $17.00- $22.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

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