PRN/Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for provision and administration of specific physical therapy treatments only under the direct supervision of the staff physical therapist. The Physical Therapy Aide as directed and supervised by the Staff Physical Therapist assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the Staff Physical Therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the Staff Physical Therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Communicates any changes in condition (physical or mental) to staff physical therapist, nursing and other facility personnel as appropriate.
• Orders, stocks, maintains accurate records of adaptive equipment.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Transports patients according to scheduled appointment time, maintains compliance with safety policies during transport at all times.

BASIC SKILLS

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic awareness of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school graduate or GED certificate
• Satisfactory completion of Physical Therapy Aide Competency Evaluation and job training
• Current BLS certification
• Recommended minimum of one year experience as Physical Therapy Aide.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.