Therapy Aide for Orthopedic Medical Group

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

Job summary

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in La Mesa, CA seeks a Therapy Aide to assist the physical therapy team with patient preparation, comfort, and treatment support. You will help patients with attire, monitor exercises, and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include applying heat, assisting with whirlpool sessions, educating patients on equipment use, and maintaining supplies. A high school diploma or GED is required, with BLS preferred and healthcare experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Assist patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures and welcome them to treatment sessions.
• Provide information to patients by answering questions and addressing requests.
• Assist therapy by applying heat packs, paraffin dips, whirlpool, exercise equipment, motion tracking, and prescribed exercises.
• Educate patients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by following HIPAA and facility policies.
• Sterilize and deliver equipment to treatment area and position equipment for therapist access.
• Ensure therapy equipment operates correctly by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Caring nature

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook Express

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PT2 - La Mesa - La Mesa, CA 91942Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareTherapy 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.

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.