Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Reasoning, mathematical and English language skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace, resolve conflicts, prioritize assignments and multitask

Responsibilities

• Assist Rehab Services caregivers in the application of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients
• Support inpatient and/or outpatient Physical Therapy and Orthopedic teams
• Check and maintain par levels of supplies, order supplies and maintain inventory levels
• Contact vendors to facilitate orders for prosthetics/orthotics and ensure appropriate charging is completed
• Ensure billing/charging is completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist with patient flow and with moving, ambulating and transporting patients as directed
• Check temperatures of hydroculator, aquaciser and paraffin and log, notify engineering if an adjustment is necessary and document it
• Clean equipment (mats, weights, balls, hydroculator, aquaciser, paraffin, freezer, etc.)
• Prepare treatment areas and modalities (hot/cold packs, paraffin, etc.)
• Assist the office coordinator with filing, phones, preparing patient charts and photocopying
• Perform orthopedic duties as per physician order, set up traction, trapezes, and CPM machines
• Apply, remove and modify casts, and set up footboards, soft orthopedic goods and other related equipment
• Ensure a safe environment of care through rounding, maintaining the equipment room, and ensuring equipment is placed in soiled utility room for cleaning
• Perform orthopedic technician procedures
• Check orders frequently throughout the day in all areas to ensure timely provision of services
• Document verification of order in medical records
• Apply orthopedic appliances, soft goods and/or casts as ordered
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of supportive areas and equipment (i.e. equipment room, soiled utility room, medication/supply rooms, etc.)
• Check orthopedic equipment monthly and clean and maintain equipment without prompting
• Provide patient education on cast care and how to remove and apply splints

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.