Physical Therapy Aide: Rehab Support & Patient Care

Life Care Centers of America; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role involves carrying out pre-determined treatments, assisting patients, and maintaining safety and sanitation in a post-acute care setting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, healthcare experience preferred, and CPR certification with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Health care experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire and 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

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role involves carrying out pre-determined treatments, assisting patients, and maintaining safety and sanitation in a post-acute care setting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, healthcare experience preferred, and CPR certification with ongoing training.