Summary

Supports physical therapy/occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials; performs patient care under the continuous and immediate supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant/OT/OTA. Assists with scheduling, administrative work and tasks delegated by supervising physical therapist/Director of rehabilitation. Maintains office, equipment, and treatment areas in a safe clean and orderly manner.

Duties and responsibilities
(Includes, but is not limited to the following):

• Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepare patients for physical therapy/OT treatment by welcoming, escorting, and assisting patient to therapy treatment area.
• Provide information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Help treat patients by applying heat and cold packs, paraffin dips, electrical stimulation, help patients onto exercise equipment.
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provide equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; position equipment for therapist access; position patient on equipment.
• Ensure operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer’s instruction; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs.
• Maintain physical therapy supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed supplies; place and expedite orders for supplies; verify receipt of supplies.
• Assist with patient appointment scheduling. Prepare daily schedule for therapists. Assist with managing input of exercise flow sheets and functional assessment tools into patient files.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required to perform the functions of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, licensure and/or certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
• Skill in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Skill in operating a computer and other office equipment (i.e., scanner, fax, etc.)
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.

Physical demands

• Requires prolonged standing and working on your feet (70 – 90% of the day).
• Requires work at a computer while standing or sitting.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires dexterity to type 60 wpm.

Work environment
Work is performed in an clinic environment and involves frequent contact with patients and staff.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30/1:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.06 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccination required.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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