What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide PRN position at Hughston Clinic?
Position Goal
Perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service and may assist with specific patient-related activities
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistant in treating patients
- Assist patient(s) in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength and endurance
- Check equipment for proper functioning and appropriate location
- Follow established procedures pertaining to the care of equipment and supplies
- Prepare, maintain and clean-up work stations, treatment areas and the gym; including but not limited to sanitization of equipment/tables and folding laundry
- Maintain other supportive areas
- Order supplies as directed within the budget; stock and inventory as needed
- Copy materials as appropriate; file notes in charts; record treatment in charts; process, handle, file other types of documentation
- Create work orders when equipment is not working appropriately
- Correspond with vendors, physicians staff, and therapist when coordinating modalities and/or equipment to meet the patients need
- Apply modalities as directed by the therapist as allowed by that states practice act
Experience: None required
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Special Qualifications:
Required:
- Must maintain BLS certification.
The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
