Physical Therapy Aide: Rehab Support & Patient Care

Life Care Centers of America; Lynchburg (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist in carrying out rehab activities pre-determined for each patient and assigned by the supervising licensed therapist, in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires high school graduate, healthcare experience preferred, CPR certification on hire, and adherence to the Code of Conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Health care experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification 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
• 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

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist in carrying out rehab activities pre-determined for each patient and assigned by the supervising licensed therapist, in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires high school graduate, healthcare experience preferred, CPR certification on hire, and adherence to the Code of Conduct and confidentiality.