Therapy Aide for Physical Therapy Clinic

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc.; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Therapy Aide to assist patients in physical therapy, prepare treatment rooms, and provide supportive care. You will welcome patients, explain procedures, and help with equipment and exercises under supervision. A strong focus on confidentiality, organization, and teamwork is essential.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED; BLS certification is preferred. Prior healthcare exposure is advantageous, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room and equipment according to procedures.
• Welcomes and assists patients into therapy apparel or access points.
• Answers questions and provides information to patients.
• Assists patients with heat packs, paraffin dips, whirlpool, and exercises.
• Demonstrates proper equipment use and exercises to patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and clean work environment.
• Maintains inventory and supplies; coordinates with therapy staff.
• Performs preventive maintenance on PT equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Keeps up-to-date with professional knowledge and participates in educational opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

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.