Physical Therapy Aide - Lemoore

PRO~PT Physical Therapy; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO~PT Physical Therapy seeks a Physical Therapist Aide in Lemoore, California. The role involves assisting patients, maintaining treatment areas, and performing clerical duties under supervision. Ideal candidates are recent college graduates planning to pursue Physical Therapy school.

Applicants should have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish. A clean and attentive approach to duties is necessary, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The position offers exposure to a clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience in Physical Therapy requested but not required.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation for treatment.
• Document treatment given to patients.
• Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment.
• Provide therapeutic exercise instruction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Knowledge of physical therapy equipment

Proficiency in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Position Title: Physical Therapist Aide

Department: Assigned Clinic Location EEOC Class: SW

Reports To: Clinic Level Partner

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

General Summary

This Physical Therapist Aide position is responsible for patient care to include organization, clean‑up of treatment areas, and office duties as needed under the direction of Physical Therapist or supervisor. There is also a light housekeeping component in terms of restocking table linens, sanitizing treatment spaces and processing laundry. While there is no license or certification required for this position, qualified candidates will typically be recent college graduates hoping to pursue graduate school and a profession in physical therapy or another medical discipline. Enthusiastic work ethic, attention to detail, strong multitasking and time management skills, and a friendly and compassionate demeanor are essential.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists patients in preparation for treatment.
• Applies therapeutic modalities in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Instructs patients in the use of ambulation aids, transfer techniques, and supportive devices as delegated by the therapist.
• Assists physical therapist and physical therapy assistants with procedures and treatments when requested.
• Documents treatment given to patient.
• Documents in medical records, when necessary, to explain cancellations of or changes in the physical therapy schedules.
• Cleans and maintains treatment areas and equipment.
• Maintains adequate supplies of linen and necessary materials in treatment rooms.
• Provides therapeutic exercise instruction and supervision with strong focus on proper biomechanics.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the gym, restrooms, and break room (including laundering clinic towels and sheets).
• Performs light back office/clerical duties as needed.
• Properly completes timesheet daily.
• Maintains regular, consistent, and predictable attendance per PRO-PT’s attendance and punctuality policy.
• Meets or exceeds key practice metrics established by the clinic manager that include service quality goals, promptness, consistency of attendance, and patient satisfaction scores.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in Spanish proficiently.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the equipment used in physical therapy work.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to successfully complete training.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and record conditions, reactions, and changes in the physical condition of patients.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate attitude and conduct necessary to the welfare of patients.
• Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively.
• Ability to determine work priorities.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Interest in the field of Physical Therapy with plans to attend Physical Therapy school in the future.
• Experience in Physical Therapy requested, but not required.
• Personal Training experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions absent extreme factors.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.