Requirements
- Serve as a scribe for recording and editing therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy
- Helps treat patients by preparing heat and ice packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients to the pool; guiding patients to exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking patient physical exertion levels; guiding patients through prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Ensures operation of treatment equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Prepares patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing, and/or assisting patients into therapy sessions.
- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patients on equipment.
- Prepares the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Answers calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients using exemplary customer service skills.
- 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.
- Provide front desk coverage as needed; this includes answering calls from physician offices, hospitals and patients, and assisting with scheduling.
- Performs other front desk duties and assignments as required.
Additional Information
- Days & Hours: Monday and Wednesday 3pm-8pm and Friday 3pm-6pm
- The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
