Job Description
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform select patient care tasks and maintain a clean treatment area. The extent to which an aide performs clerical tasks depends on the needs of the facility.
Direct Patient Care Duties:
- Direct ambulatory patients to-and-from treatment areas (including those patients using wheelchairs). Patients identified as fall-risks will be handled by licensed staff.
- Confer with physical therapy staff for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
- Instruct patients performing therapeutic exercises and activities, under direction of therapist staff. Record treatment provided and equipment used.
- Properly fit/position patients on exercise equipment.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and assess patients’ responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
- Safely administer treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, Micro Current stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, and the application of ice and heat packs. Be knowledgeable of the function/purpose of these modalities.
- Assist hand therapist with splint making and administering hand therapy exercises.
Non- Patient Care Duties:
- Perform opening / closing duties for the clinic, locking doors and securing the building.
- Responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness. This includes completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
- Maintain clinic equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
- Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases, launder linens and restock rooms.
- Disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Perform basic clerical duties, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.