Physical Therapy Aide- Part Time

Job DetailsJob Location: Physical Therapy - GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506Salary Range: $15.16 - $18.16 HourlyJob Shift: Day                                      Physical Therapy Aide- Part Time

 

    Job Summary:

 

The Physical Therapy Aide is an employee of The Physical Therapy Specialty Center (PTSC), a division of Primary Care Partners. The Aide is an active staff member and maintains the responsibility for assisting in the operational flow of the clinic needs as assigned.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 


Patient Direct care (all in supervision and per request of primary PT)


Escort patients upon arrival to areas identified by PTs
Assist patients in education and performance of exercises, providing written/copied materials as needed
Set up, perform and monitor modalities as directed by PT
Setup and perform initial VA pre-employment screens per protocol
Be able to coordinate and maintain multi-patient needs
Assist PTs in direct care with patients as requested
Inform PT (PT supervisor if needed) of patient concerns, complaints, noted observations
Assist patients out of the clinic if needed; assist in transfer of equipment for patients if needed
Maintain yearly competencies


Patient Indirect care

Assist patients in checking in/scheduling appointments
Score and record index questionnaires, review paperwork as able to ensure completeness
Complete confirmation calls for follow up/reschedule appointments
Monitor changes in daily schedule, assist PTs/clinic staff in keeping informed of changes,
Complete calls to patients who no-show for follow up rescheduling
Complete and distribute cancellation/no show lists to all PTs weekly
Contact requested medical offices for support documents (ie diagnostic results, dictated notes, etc)
Review patient clinic documentation as needed to assist in treatment plan of care




 


Equipment


Prepare designated equipment for patients (ie exercise balls, theraband, etc)
Monitor and perform daily cleaning as needed (ie Graston equipment
Weekly cleaning of clinic equipment (refer to cleaning schedule)


Clinic

Perform clinic morning/evening functions (start-up/shut down computers, lights, etc)
Clean and stock (linens, brochures/handouts) all treatment rooms
Laundry of clinic linens
Follow safe handling procedures in all instances
Monitor and report supply needs




Work Experience:

 


Health care setting, preferred
Computer experience, preferred


 

Education Requirements:

 


High school graduate, preferred


 

General Requirements:

 

Must be able to work under pressure; be detail oriented; have good work ethics and communication skills and must have the ability to work well with supervisor and other staff members.

 

 

Risk Level:

 


High Exposure


 

Working Environment:

 

This job operates in a professional office environment with outpatient medical exam rooms.

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Demands:

 


This position requires frequent bending and lifting, and the ability to assist patients with a variety of therapy needs/activities
Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds to the chest height and maintain good body mechanics
Employee must be able to sit and provide computer input frequently
Employee must be able to squat, kneel, bend frequently during course of the day


Other Duties:

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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