Physical Therapy Aide

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and supporting their journey to better health? We are seeking a Full-Time dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to join our team and assist in providing high-quality physical therapy care under the direction of our skilled Physical Therapists.

As a PT Aide, you will prepare patients and treatment areas for therapy sessions, ensuring a clean and safe environment. You’ll also demonstrate excellence in customer service, collaborate with colleagues across the organization, and contribute to positive outcomes for our patients in a compassionate and professional manner.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!

Full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as HSA/FSA, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

General Summary:

The Physical Therapy Aide (P.T. Aide) supports the physical therapy care provided to the patient under the direction of a Physical Therapist, and based on the orders given by a provider, within his/her scope of practice (RCW 18.74.010). The PT Aide assists the Physical Therapist in preparing the patient and the care area for the therapy/treatment to be given to the patient. The PT Aide demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with patients, families and other customers and works collaboratively with colleagues and departments throughout the organization to provide optimal outcomes for our patients in a compassionate, professional, ethical and knowledgeable fashion. May provide necessary routine clerical support for the Physical Therapy Unit, if needed. The PT Aide is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, potential physical injury while caring for patients. Maintains a safe and clean environment for the care of the patient.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Safety Sensitive per WASB5123: No

Education / Licensure:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Current BLS certification, required.
• Knowledge/comprehension of basic personal care processes given to patients, required.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year recent full-time experience providing direct patient care in an outpatient physical therapy department, either as part of a hospital or independent physical therapy business/clinic required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Supports the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Prepares treatment room/area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols, ensures patient privacy during treatment in the department, supplies patient with blankets, pillows, etc. for the patient’s comfort, as needed.
• Prepares patient for physical therapy treatment by welcoming patient, assisting patient into the care area, providing and/or assisting patient into PT apparel or using PT equipment; comforting patient as needed based on condition/limitations.
• Provides information to patient by answering questions and requests to determine patient needs, or allay concerns/fears or anxieties.
• Helps treat patient by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patient into whirlpool baths; helping patient with using various exercise equipment, and performing various physical activities such as: walking/bending/reaching/lifting, etc.
• Educates/instructs the patient by demonstrating proper use of equipment and prescribed exercise routines; clarifies patient’s understanding of PT care being ordered/given.
• Provides equipment and supplies by delivering to treatment care area; positions equipment for Physical Therapists access; may assist positioning of patient as needed.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geratic and general population and maintains awareness