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Westlake Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Aide
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Aide assists physical therapists and technicians to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an physical therapist or in a healthcare setting.
$40,871 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Physical Therapy Aide Westlake Physical Therapy Westlake Village, CA 91361 and Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Job Details Salary From $18.00
- $23.00/ hour (based on experience) Job Type Part-time Schedule Monday to Friday
- Evening shift coverage needed
- clinic hours 8:00am
- 7:00pm Workplace Setting Out-patient Website https://www.
Description:
Our mission is your quick, effective recovery. At Westlake Physical Therapy (WPT), we have one simple goal: to provide personalized, effective rehabilitation programs so you can return to full function quickly and safely. It's a simple premise: We want you to overcome your injury or impairment just as much as you do, and we'll do what it takes to help you get there. No matter what your problem is, we'll give it our best... just like we've done for thousands of people from all walks of life. We treat you, the individual person, and that's what matters most in quality physical therapy. To give you the best possible rehabilitative care, we'll assess your needs as well as the unique aspects of your condition. We'll then develop a customized program that fits you, combining treatment modalities if need be. We'll be with you, side-by-side, giving you one-on-one care and encouragement every step of the way. Qualifications- High school diploma (Required)
- Associates (Preferred)
- Minimum age of 18
- Strong understanding of human anatomy, exercise science, and biomechanics
- Must have an interest in a career in Physical Therapy or a related field
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Physical Therapy Aide Reports To:
Office Manager Job Overview:
WPT is looking for another team member who can work well in our fun and fast paced out-patient clinic. Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, an aide will assist patients from the moment they enter the door until the end of their visit. This includes preparing and sanitizing patient beds and equipment; performing hands-on patient care; and applying an array of modalities. The position requires strong communicative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Duties of aPhysical Therapy Aide:
- Provides a welcoming, comforting environment, and assists patient into treatment room/area.
- Maintain patient confidence and keep patient information confidential.
- Maintain safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintain a clean working environment by sanitizing equipment and supplies as well as laundry.
- Apply heat packs and cold packs; help patients onto exercise equipment; perform and assist prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Light administrative work such as answering phones, assisting with payments, and scheduling patients.
- Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, and management.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.00- $23.