Physical Therapy Aide

Back2 Health Physical Therapy Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

401(k)

Health insurance

Sick Time

Accrued vacation and personal time

Paid training

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a highly organized Physical Therapy Aide to assist Physical Therapists with patients and clinic maintenance. Responsibilities include assisting patient flow, helping with modality setups, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED and some knowledge of anatomy or kinesiology. This full-time position offers a pay range of $17-19 based on performance, with benefits including training and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must have taken a minimum of one anatomy, physiology, or kinesiology class.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures preferred.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the flow of patients in and out of the clinic.
• Assist with modality setups.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises under supervision.
• Maintain patient records and update information.
• Make phone calls to patients for follow-ups.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to take direction and follow-through

Good understanding of body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current or planned enrollment in a related clinical field

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Back 2 Health Physical Therapy is looking for a highly organized and outgoing individual to join our Physical Therapy Aide staff. You will assist and support the Physical Therapists with patients on the floor, while also help maintain general maintenance of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the flow of patients in and out of the clinic
• Assist in modality setups including: heat/ice, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, light therapy, Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, and traction.
• Under the supervision of the Therapist, assist with therapeutic exercises and instruction and inform Therapists of patient responses to treatments.
• Maintaining good customer service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow-through with tasks
• Ability to be self directed when necessary while strictly adhering to task priority and relevance
• Ability to judge good body mechanics is necessary
• Must have taken a minimum of one anatomy, physiology, or kinesiology class in high school or college. Must have good understanding of posture and muscle groups. Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required. Current or planned enrollment to pursue a degree in a related clinical field is a plus. Bachelors Degree in related field a plus.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Maintain patient records and update information as necessary
• Ensuring all opening and closing checklists are completed each day
• Helping make phone calls to patients to follow up and schedule when they haven't been in for treatment for a while
• Hours towards clinical observation/experience for DPT/PTA/PA/Medical school graduate programs

Job Details

• Job Type: Full time hours expected to be 40 weekly.
• Pay: $17-19 with potential increases based on performance after 90 day probationary period.

Benefits

• Sick Time
• Accrued vacation and personal time
• Paid training