What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Encompass Physical Therapy?
Busy outpatient orthopedic clinic in Annapolis, MD is looking for a part-time, friendly, responsible therapy/rehab tech to assist our physical therapists with their delivery of patient care. Must be flexible, as shift hours may vary. Our clinic is open 7am – 7:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8am – 2pm on Friday.
Duties Include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure continuity of patient treatment flow to/from room and gym
- Fold, store, and stock laundry supplies as necessary
- Daily stocking and inventory of PT supplies
- Disinfect and clean all equipment and treatment furniture after patient use
- Set up patients on ice/heat, properly assuring patient comfort and safety
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities
- Light administrative support as requested to include patient calls, check in/out, collecting copays and other misc. tasks
Essential Skills and Requirements:
- HS diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Computer literacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact with patients clearly and with compassion is a MUST.
- Ideal candidate must be extremely reliable, highly flexible, energetic, motivated, ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy, work well with others, and have a strong interest in helping people.
Great opportunity for students applying to PT school to gain experience in the field!
***Prior physical therapy experience a plus***
Interested candidates should reply with a cover letter and resume.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15