What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Assistant position at North Platte Physical Therapy?
Patient Assistant
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people in your community who may be recovering from injury or illness? If you are a strong multitasker and solid communicator who wants to do meaningful work, we are looking for you! North Platte Physical Therapy's Cheyenne North location is seeking a full-time Rehab Technician to join our team.
Patient Assistant's also known as Rehab Technicians work under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. They perform tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, transferring patients, and performing clerical duties. Aides are also responsible for observing patients before, during, and after therapy, noting their status, and reporting to a Physical Therapist. They may help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care, use a variety of techniques to treat patients and use devices and equipment to help patients.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the movement, support, lifting and transport of patients before, during and after therapy.
- Assist clinical staff with preparing patients for therapy and with providing therapy.
- Maintain treatment area in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
- Clean and maintain therapy equipment and supplies.
- Perform assigned clerical tasks, including stocking supplies, filing, scheduling, and answering phones.
Qualifications:
- Must live in Cheyenne.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Comfortable with talking to and touching patients.
- Punctual and conscientious work habits.
- Willing to learn new things and step in when and where needed to provide the best care to patients.
- No prior experience as a rehabilitation technician is necessary, but a background and/or interest in health or fitness is a plus. We will provide training for motivated new grads and entry level applicants.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
