Physical Therapy Aide

Job Overview
We are seeking a physical therapy aide to join our therapy team here at Ansley Court and Cove of Maitland! This is a full-time position which will generally work Monday - Friday, though some occasional nights and weekends may be required as needed. If you're actively certified, experienced, outgoing, and excited about working with our residents, we want to hear from you!

Duties

• Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment, and materials, and performs procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
• 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 and allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, tracking walking time and distance, measuring mobility, and 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, and positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and calling for repairs.
• Maintains physical therapy supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Skills, Attributes, and Training Requirements

• Compassionate
• Caring
• Dedicated
• Team player
• The ability to exercise discretion and to maintain confidentiality
• Must enjoy working with and being around the senior population
• Prior experience as a PTA
• Current and active PTA certification in good standing
• The ability to read, write, and to communicate in English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Maitland, FL 32751 (Required)

Work Location: In person