What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Cornerstone Physical Therapy, Inc?
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide (Arden Location)
Cornerstone Physical Therapy is looking to hire a part-time Physical Therapy Technician to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for a student looking to balance their academics, build their resume for graduate school, and earn money at the same time. Please read the job description and qualifications below and if you have interest in applying, please send a cover letter and resume.
Hours available: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30p-6:30p and Friday 8:30a to 1:30p (can move this shift to 1:30p-5p if needed)
Physical Therapy Technician Duties and Responsibilities:
- Builds rapport and effectively communicates with staff and patients.
- Functions as a patient advocate in order to maintain utmost patient satisfaction.
- Assists with patient prep before treatment.
- Prepares treatment area/equipment for clinician use during treatment sessions.
- Monitors and instructs patients on individual exercise programs as directed by Therapist
- Assist with application of heat or ice as directed by the Therapist
- Maintains a clean and organized work area, including sanitizing all equipment and supplies after each treatment and returning to proper place following use.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Performs maintenance and cleaning of all other items daily, weekly, or monthly per cleaning log.
- Maintains storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in education opportunities.
- Performs basic front desk tasks (answering phones, checking in and scheduling patients).
Qualifications:
- Working on obtaining a college degree
- Team player attitude, energetic, with a focus on excellent customer service are key
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Caring nature, with a genuine interest in helping people
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare MD/PT/OT/PA
- Basic knowledge of exercise.
Workplace Setting:
- Private Practice
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 17 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18