Physical Therapy Aide – Clinical Support & Patient Care

AVALA; Covington (LA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AVALA is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to support licensed therapists and ensure safe patient care. The role includes preparing treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and maintaining patient confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, safe transport from reception to treatment areas, and collaboration with the care team to promote quality care and a positive patient experience.

Qualifikationen

• Requires effective verbal and written English communication.
• Basic computer literacy for charting and record-keeping.
• Ability to organize time to maintain efficiency.

Aufgaben

• Participate in administration of the assigned facility as requested by the Director of Physical Therapy.
• Participate in in-service education as scheduled by the department/hospital.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping duties within the facility to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, staff and visitors.
• Maintains confidentiality of all current and former patients.
• Responsible for interacting with fellow employees in a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Prepare the clinical area for clean and safe patient care.
• Escort each patient from the reception area to the clinical treatment areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist each patient with treatment preparation as necessary, including removal of clothing and proper draping.
• Notify the treating therapist of a patient’s readiness to be treated.
• Assist the therapist in selected procedures and techniques as directed by the therapist.
• Assist the entire facility staff in maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Time management

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

AVALA is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to support licensed therapists and ensure safe patient care. The role includes preparing treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and maintaining patient confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, safe transport from reception to treatment areas, and collaboration with the care team to promote quality care and a positive patient experience.