Therapy Aide

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc.; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc. is seeking a Therapy Aide to support the physical therapy team in a hospital setting in California.

You will prepare rooms, welcome patients, assist with equipment and exercises, and provide patient education while maintaining confidentiality and safety. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with BLS preferred and healthcare experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Previous healthcare environment experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Welcomes and assists patients into physical therapy apparel or access apertures as needed.
• Assists therapists with heat packs, paraffin dips, whirlpools, and patient exercises.
• Educates patients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook Express

Job description

Therapy Aide Job Duties:Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.High school diploma or GED.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.Previous experience in a healthcare environment will be advantageous.Proficiency in office software, such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.Exceptional organizational and time management skills.Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.Keen attention to detail and a caring nature.Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength.