Physical Therapy Aide - Chesapeake (Western Branch), VA
Position Overview:
Athletico’s Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and cost-effective fitness, performance and rehabilitative services through personalized care that emphasizes education and prevention of future injury.
Position Summary:
The Rehabilitation Aide (equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions) will assist the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the physical therapists as well as the physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.
Benefits offered with this part-time position:
- Bi-annual pay increase opportunity
- Pre-Tax & Roth 401k (for 21+) with quarterly company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Perks at Work Discounts
- Pet Insurance Discounts
- Home & Auto Insurance Discounts
- Student Loan Resources
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, assists physical therapists during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment.
- Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
- Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc.
- Cleans work area and equipment after treatment.
- Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets.
- Maintains restrooms and other areas as needed.
- Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and filing paperwork and charts.
- Assists patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduate and or intern preferred.
- Work Experience: Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred.
- Knowledge and Technical Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills - written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and time management skills are required.
- Patient/Client Satisfaction: Providing care/service that exceeds expectations.
- Energetic and a team player.
- Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
- Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
Physical Demands:
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
Salary:
The salary/wage for this position starts at: USD $12.00/Hr.
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