Physical Therapy (PT) Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Elizabethton, TN is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support rehab activities under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You will help with pre-determined treatment programs, prepare patients for sessions, and monitor their responses while maintaining safety and excellent customer service.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification must be current by hire or during orientation.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-determined treatment programs under supervising therapist.
• Assist patients in preparation for treatment sessions.
• Communicate patients' responses to the supervising therapist promptly.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and timely.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Independent decision making

Good body mechanics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Aide assists in carrying out rehab related activities which are pre determined for each patient and assigned by the supervising licensed therapist in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

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

Specific Job Requirements

• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer