Physical Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Rehab Support

PIH Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to assist physical therapists with patient care and related tasks. The role supports transfers, modalities, functional training, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercises in a regional hospital network.

Ideal candidates have on-the-job health care experience and CPR certification preferred. Basic clerical skills may be required for non-clinical duties within the department.

Qualifications

• On the job training as a physical therapy aide or other health care experience is desirable.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient transfers and therapeutic exercises.
• Support modalities, hydrotherapy and functional training as directed.
• Provide clerical support when assigned to clerical tasks.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during sessions.

Skills

Patient transfers

Modalities

Functional training

Hydrotherapy

Therapeutic exercises

Clerical skills

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to assist physical therapists with patient care and related tasks. The role supports transfers, modalities, functional training, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercises in a regional hospital network.

Ideal candidates have on-the-job health care experience and CPR certification preferred. Basic clerical skills may be required for non-clinical duties within the department.