physical therapy aide - Somerset, NJ , USA, United States - Saint Peter's Healthcare System

Description

• Greet patients upon arrival and directing them to the treating therapist
• Register and schedule patients
• Clean/organize work area and disinfecting equipment after treatment
• Maintain equipment and furniture to keep in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories
• Anticipate needs of patients and therapist to ensure efficiency of clinic
• Effectively communicating with patients and therapy staff
• Perform other clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms

• Work requires level of knowledge of basic patient care, procedures for caring for equipment and assisting Therapist with treatment programs.
• Generally acquired through on-the-job training requiring six (6)weeks orientation.
• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients, visitors, families, Physicians, peers and other healthcare professionals.