Physical Therapy Aide

Professional Therapy Services, Inc.; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Therapy Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist in outpatient therapy clinics in Illinois. Responsibilities include supervising clients under a licensed therapist, preparing equipment, and aiding in transfers and treatments. CPR certification is required or eligible.

Part‑time and full‑time options are available. The company has 40 years of service and emphasizes an ethical, flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified or eligible for CPR certification.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervises and directs clients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assesses client precautions and needs before each session.
• Requests additional help if needed.
• Uses proper techniques when guiding clients on/off exercise equipment.
• Applies safety precautions at all times when assisting clients.
• Handles equipment properly and carefully.
• Helps with other duties whenever possible.
• Assists therapists with patient care tasks.
• Assists therapists in transferring patients from one surface to another.
• Assists therapists in evaluation procedures.
• Assists therapists in treatments.
• Gathers equipment for the therapists.
• Assists therapists in the aquatic area with patient transfers, positioning, wound care and wound dressing.
• Demonstrates behaviors that show a positive attitude, empathy and professionalism.
• Demonstrates communication skills by making customers feel welcome and respected while protecting privacy.

Job description

• Location 1 St. Elizabeth's Boulevard,O'Fallon, IL, 62269,United States
• Employee Type Regular Full Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Professional Therapy Services is looking for a Physical Therapy Aide who will be responsible for carrying out exercise programs at various Outpatient Therapy Clinics. Physical Therapy Aide tasks are under supervision of a licensed therapist.

Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Part‑time and full‑time applicants will be considered. Must be CPR certified or eligible for CPR certification.

PTS is a therapist‑owned company in Peoria, IL providing quality, evidence‑based therapy for 40 years. We're proud to be named BEST OF THE BEST for Physical Therapy the last 5 years.

Our amazing employees enjoy an ethical work environment, work‑life balance, flexible scheduling and have the opportunity to customize their dream job! In the Southern IL‑area, over 100 employees work across multiple departments, including HSHS and Touchette Health Hospitals. Settings include Home Health, Inpatient, and Outpatient.

Therapy Aide Duties (abbreviated job description)

• Safely supervises and directs clients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Apprises self of any special client precautions or needs before working with each client.
• Requests additional help if needed.
• Uses proper techniques when assisting each client on/off exercise equipment.
• Applies safety precautions at all times when assisting clients.
• Handles equipment properly and carefully.
• Helps with other duties whenever possible.
• Assists therapists with patient care tasks.
• Assists therapists as directed in transferring patients from one surface to another.
• Assists therapists as directed in evaluation procedures
• Assists therapists as directed in treatments.
• Gathers equipment for the therapists.
• Assists therapists in the aquatic area with patient transfers, positioning, wound care and wound dressing.
• Demonstrates behaviors that show a positive attitude, empathy and professionalism.
• Demonstrates communication skills by making customers feel welcome and respected as individuals and protecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Works as a team player, enhances team effectiveness through morale and team spirit, and takes ownership in department/organization problem solving and quality improvement.
• Contributes to a positive organizational image by following the dress code policy, talking positively about the organization and its people, and contributing to the cleanliness of the organization.
• Strives to exceed customer expectations through responsiveness, attention to detail, and anticipating needs.

Professional Therapy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.