Therapy Aide Job Duties:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures. Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears. Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment. Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. High school diploma or GED. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. Previous experience in a healthcare environment will be advantageous. Proficiency in office software, such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities. Keen attention to detail and a caring nature. Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength.