Therapy Aide

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in La Mesa, CA is seeking a part-time Therapy Aide to support the physical therapy team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist patients with routines, and help with equipment and exercises under therapist supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification is preferred. Previous healthcare experience is advantageous, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Previous healthcare environment experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patients following prescribed procedures.
• Assists patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures as needed.
• Provides information and answers questions to ease patient concerns.
• Assists in applying heat packs, paraffin dips, whirlpool, and exercises.
• Educates patients on equipment use and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and a clean environment.
• Distributes equipment and supplies to treatment areas.
• Ensures PT equipment operates by following maintenance steps.
• Maintains supplies inventory and orders as needed.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and JCaho standards.
• Keeps up with knowledge through education and professional activity.
• Looks for ways to add value and improve services.

Skills

BLS certification (preferred)

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook Express

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PT2 - La Mesa - La Mesa, CA 91942, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Therapy Aide Job Duties:

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.
• Mantains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Mantains 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.
• Mantains 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.