Physical Therapy Aide - Santa Ana, United States - Able Physical Therapy Corp
1 week ago
Description
Job Description:
Able Physical Therapy Corp is a therapist owned company currently offering Part and Full Time Physical Therapy Aide positions for outpatient therapy.
Positions available in our Orange County locations.
Job Description in Detail:
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for preparing patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy; providing information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears; assisting the Physical Therapist and is working under their license.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares for upcoming therapy sessions by establishing the treatment areas based on the patient's requirements.
- Cleans therapy areas and sets up organizes any necessary equipment.
- Observes the patient's development during therapy sessions and note how they respond.
- Directs, prompts, protects, and supports patients' exercises and functional activities under the guidance of physical therapist.
- Moves patients to and from treatment areas, providing standing support or utilizing wheelchairs.
- Ensures patients are secure on therapy equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management/physical therapist.
- Ensures that stock levels are adequate, and orders are made timely.
- Assists front office during down time if back office duties are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Pursuing a career in this related field preferred.
- Computer skills required: (Microsoft Office)
- Other skills:
- Experience of outpatient PT aide.
- Experience related patient care.
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
- Strong organizational, administrative and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
- Ability to use discretion while working with sensitive information.
- Ability to coordinate PT exercise programs and modalities safely and according to industryaccepted standards
- Strong computer and customer service skills.
- Passionate about healthcare excellence.
- Be impartial to gender, religion, ethnicity and cultures.
COMPETENCIES:
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Diversity
- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassmentfree environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
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Ethics
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
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Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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Analytical
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
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Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Continually required to stand.
- Continually required to walk.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2530 pounds.
- Being able to move a patient and help them transfer.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
$ $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Multiple locations
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