Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Must be willing and able to go to any of the clinics in Suffolk county.
- Frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- 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.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, completing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
- Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the company’s services (may include: visitors, patients, staff members, or others).
Work Arrangement
Remote (City/Region)
Additional Information
- Days & Hours: Weekly Schedules Issued (Candidate must be available to work from M-F 8A-8P, Sat 8A-1P)
- This is a floater role for Suffolk county.
- Must be willing and able to go to any of the clinics in Suffolk county.
