What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Phoenix Physical Therapy and Wellness Inc?
We are looking for a Physical Therapist Aide to help the patients to improve their mobility and to return to prior level of function. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, to treat the patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Associate or BS degree in a Kinesiology or a Medical Field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 33 – 37 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21