Physical Therapy Aide: Hands-On Rehab Support

Life Care Centers of America; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide in Paducah, KY to support rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You will assist with patient preparation, document responses, and help maintain therapy equipment, while upholding Life Care's standards and patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification (or ability to obtain during orientation).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health care experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment programs as pre determined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapist.
• Assist patients in preparation for treatment.
• Communicate patient’s response for treatments to supervising therapist appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and timely.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Health care experience

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification upon hire or orientation

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide in Paducah, KY to support rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You will assist with patient preparation, document responses, and help maintain therapy equipment, while upholding Life Care's standards and patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification (or ability to obtain during orientation).