Therapy Aide

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.