Physical Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Modality Support

MBI Industrial Medicine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,204,160; Part time

Job description

Summary Will assist in the operations of a physical therapy clinic including patient care, functional abilities testing ("lifts"), administration, confidential medical record management, and office maintenance/cleaning.

Schedule

Will be mainly Saturday's from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and with some schedule days throughout the week.

Hourly Rate

$15.06-$15.66

Responsibilities

• Patient care will include assessing vitals, supervising exercises and stretching, modality application (ultrasound, ice, heat, electrical stimulation, traction), and medical charting.
• Lift testing will include the objective and unbiased assessment of a person’s ability to safely complete pre-determined tasks with proper mechanics.
• Administrative responsibilities will include patient scheduling, copying, faxing, typing/computer use, and phone work.
• Medical record management will include ensuring confidentiality under HIPAA law, insurance authorizations, and filing.
• Office maintenance and cleaning will include table surface disinfecting, laundry, exercise and modality equipment care, and supply inventory and stocking.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced education or trade school certificate (PT Tech, PTA, ATC, personal trainer) OR > 3 months experience in related fieldwork including anatomy, medical terminology, exercise.
• Current CPR documentation.