Rehab Tech: Physical Therapy Aide for Patient Care

Alliance Physical Therapy Partners; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Back in Motion, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is seeking a Rehab Tech (Physical Therapy Aide) to join our team in South Portland, Maine.

Under the supervision of the Clinic Director and therapists, you will prepare and clean treatment areas, assist patients, transport and position them for therapy, apply simple modalities as directed, and support front desk tasks such as scheduling and billing clerical duties to help the clinic run smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides care per physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Transports patients/clients to and from Rehabilitation Services departments.
• Prepares patient/client for treatment and assists professional staff with patient/client treatments.
• Communicates with patients, families, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefits from care.
• Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use.
• Maintains therapy department(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine clerical support tasks, which may include reception, telephone, billing, ordering of supplies, and collection of facility/department statistics.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients/clients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved security and safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Healthcare experience preferred

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Back in Motion, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is seeking a Rehab Tech (Physical Therapy Aide) to join our team in South Portland, Maine.

Under the supervision of the Clinic Director and therapists, you will prepare and clean treatment areas, assist patients, transport and position them for therapy, apply simple modalities as directed, and support front desk tasks such as scheduling and billing clerical duties to help the clinic run smoothly.