Physical Therapy Aide: Dynamic Care & Scheduling

University of Southern California; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Therapy Aide to support direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of therapists and the Department Director. The role involves scheduling, charting, setup for treatment, and facilitating communication with care teams.

Essential tasks include preparing schedules, assisting with patient flow, maintaining cleanliness, organizing supplies, and coordinating with nursing units.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Able to relate problems to supervising therapist and department operations.
• Policy and procedure manual comprehension for listed duties.
• Compliance with safety, hazardous waste and infection control procedures.
• Able to use proper body mechanics with patients to prevent injury.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapist with scheduling of patients and updating referrals.
• Transcribe and distribute schedules to nursing units; maintain scheduling tags.
• Set up, clean up and assist with patient treatment; assist with wound care as needed.
• Maintain department and equipment cleanliness; stock linen and supplies; clerical duties.
• Orient new staff to forms required daily; manage charts and documentation.
• Assist outpatient charts preparation and ensure documentation is current for scanning.

Skills

Scheduling

Clerical tasks

Communication

Patient care

Body mechanics

Safety procedures

Education

Health Sciences degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a Therapy Aide to support direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of therapists and the Department Director. The role involves scheduling, charting, setup for treatment, and facilitating communication with care teams.

Essential tasks include preparing schedules, assisting with patient flow, maintaining cleanliness, organizing supplies, and coordinating with nursing units.