What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Rebound Physical Therapy, MA?
Job Description
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform select patient care tasks and maintain a clean treatment area. The extent to which an aide performs clerical tasks depends on the needs of the facility.
Direct Patient Care Duties
Direct ambulatory patients to-and-from treatment areas (including those patients using wheelchairs). Patients identified as fall-risks will be handled by licensed staff.
Confer with physical therapy staff for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Instruct patients performing therapeutic exercises and activities, under direction of therapist staff. Record treatment provided and equipment used.
Properly fit/position patients on exercise equipment.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and assess patients’ responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
Safely administer treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, Micro Current stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, and the application of ice and heat packs. Be knowledgeable of the function/purpose of these modalities.
Assist hand therapist with splint making and administering hand therapy exercises.
Non- Patient Care Duties
Perform opening / closing duties for the clinic, locking doors and securing the building.
Responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness. This includes completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
Maintain clinic equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases, launder linens and restock rooms.
Disinfect equipment after treatment.
Perform basic clerical duties, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform select patient care tasks and maintain a clean treatment area. The extent to which an aide performs clerical tasks depends on the needs of the facility.
Direct Patient Care Duties
Direct ambulatory patients to-and-from treatment areas (including those patients using wheelchairs). Patients identified as fall-risks will be handled by licensed staff.
Confer with physical therapy staff for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Instruct patients performing therapeutic exercises and activities, under direction of therapist staff. Record treatment provided and equipment used.
Properly fit/position patients on exercise equipment.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and assess patients’ responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
Safely administer treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, Micro Current stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, and the application of ice and heat packs. Be knowledgeable of the function/purpose of these modalities.
Assist hand therapist with splint making and administering hand therapy exercises.
Non- Patient Care Duties
Perform opening / closing duties for the clinic, locking doors and securing the building.
Responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness. This includes completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
Maintain clinic equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases, launder linens and restock rooms.
Disinfect equipment after treatment.
Perform basic clerical duties, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
