Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide Workforce Physical Therapy Stanford, CA Job Details Part-time $18 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Anatomy knowledge Patient monitoring BLS Certification Patient service Patient care

Full Job Description Physical Therapy Aide Job Responsibilities:

Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment, and materials, and performs procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. 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 and allaying fears. Helps treat patients by applying heat packs and paraffin dips, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, tracking walking time and distance, measuring mobility, and 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, and positioning patient on equipment. Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and calling for repairs. Maintains physical therapy supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person