What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center?
At Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, we know that our employees are our best assets when it comes to providing exceptional orthopedic care to our patients. It's this reason we are dedicated to hiring the most qualified staff to uphold our standards of care.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide exceptional assistance to the physical therapists with patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide patient care as assigned by the physical therapists.
- Help to monitor patients on exercise programs and modalities.
- Make patients feel comfortable and welcome.
- Order and stock products for the department.
- Maintain department area through cleaning and laundry.
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED
- None
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Able to multi-task assisting for several patients simultaneously.
- Good organizational skills; able to prioritize.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school or equivalent education.
- Experience in either physical therapy or athletic training.
- Knowledge of anatomy.
LANGUAGE AND REASONING SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professionalism with patient care.
- Follow protocol and procedures of BHOSC.
- Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS
- Basic math and computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Good physical abilities for constant standing and walking.
- Able to demonstrate exercises.
- Able to perform some lifting and patient transfer duties.
These physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $14 - $15