Physical Therapy Aide

Paycom; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, WA invites you to join as a Physical Therapy Aide. You will help prepare treatment areas, assist patients with exercises and equipment, and ensure privacy and safety during therapies under a PT’s supervision.

This casual role requires a high school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification, with at least one year of direct outpatient PT experience. You’ll work closely with the therapy team and may perform light clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED and current BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of recent full-time direct patient care in an outpatient PT setting.
• Ability to prep treatment areas, assist with equipment, and maintain patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room/area and ensures patient privacy.
• Assists patient into care area and PT apparel as needed.
• Educates patients on proper use of equipment and exercises.
• Delivers equipment and positions items for Therapists.
• Reports changes in patient status to the supervising PT.
• Maintains department supplies and performs basic clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

# Physical Therapy AideKlickitat Valley Health - GOLDENDALE, WA 98620## OverviewSalary Range$19.23 - $23.43 HourlyPosition TypeCasualJob ShiftDays## Description**General Summary:**The Physical Therapy Aide (P.T. Aide) supports the physical therapy care provided to the patient under the direction of a Physical Therapist, and based on the orders given by a provider, within his/her scope of practice (RCW 18.74.010). The PT Aide assists the Physical Therapist in preparing the patient and the care area for the therapy/treatment to be given to the patient. The PT Aide demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with patients, families and other customers and works collaboratively with colleagues and departments throughout the organization to provide optimal outcomes for our patients in a compassionate, professional, ethical and knowledgeable fashion. May provide necessary routine clerical support for the Physical Therapy Unit, if needed. The PT Aide is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, potential physical injury while caring for patients. Maintains a safe and clean environment for the care of the patient. Casual positions are not eligible for benefits.## Qualifications**Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):****Education / Licensure:*** High school diploma or GED, required.* Current BLS certification, required.* Knowledge/comprehension of basic personal care processes given to patients, required.**Experience:*** At least one (1) year recent full-time experience providing direct patient care in an outpatient physical therapy department, either as part of a hospital or independent physical therapy business/clinic required.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):*** Supports the mission, vision and values of the organization.* Prepares treatment room/area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols, ensures patient privacy during treatment in the department, supplies patient with blankets, pillows, etc. for the patient’s comfort, as needed.* Prepares patient for physical therapy treatment by welcoming patient, assisting patient into the care area, providing and/or assisting patient into PT apparel or using PT equipment; comforting patient as needed based on condition/limitations.* Provides information to patient by answering questions and requests to determine patient needs, or allay concerns/fears or anxieties.* Helps treat patient by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patient into whirlpool baths; helping patient with using various exercise equipment, and performing various physical activities such as: walking/bending/reaching/lifting, etc.* Educates/instructs the patient by demonstrating proper use of equipment and prescribed exercise routines; clarifies patient’s understanding of PT care being ordered/given.* Provides equipment and supplies by delivering to treatment care area; positions equipment for Physical Therapists access; may assist positioning of patient as needed.* Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geratic and general population and maintains awareness of patient needs based on age specific factors, as well as being aware of the patient’s physical and psychosocial needs.* Reports any changes in patient status or condition to the supervising Physical Therapist, to ensure patient comfort and safety, or if the patient complains of pain and discomfort.* Maintains department supply levels; checks stock to determine inventory levels, processes requests to Purchasing for supply orders; verifies receipt of supplies.* Ensures operation of PT equipment; may perform preventative maintenance, reports to supervisor any malfunction or repair needs.* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety; maintains a safe and clean working environment.* Provides clerical assistance for the physical therapy department as needed, such as: answering phones, scheduling appointments, entering orders/patient demographics, etc.* Complies with all hospital policy and procedures, while upholding the high expectations of KVH.* Attends various staff meetings and mandatory in-services as required.* Willingness to learn and use emerging technologies, including automation tools, software applications, and artificial intelligence.* Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.