Physical Therapy Aide Job at Pleasanton Physical Therapy Services, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA

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  • Pleasanton Physical Therapy Services, Inc.
  • Walnut Creek, CA

Job Description

Job Description:

Looking for an experienced Physical Therapy Aide for our Walnut Creek location. This position is responsible for handling an extremely busy office environment with a heavy patient load.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment, and materials, and performs procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
  • Prepares a treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
  • Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests and allaying fears.
  • Helps treat patients by applying heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, tracking walking time and distance, measuring mobility, and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
  • Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area, positioning equipment for therapist access, and positioning patients on equipment.
  • Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and calling for repairs.
  • Maintains physical therapy supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Serves and protects the patients by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Safety focus.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy and compassion.
  • Patient focus.
  • Teamwork.
  • Multi-tasking.
  • Supply management.
  • Physical strength and stamina.

We are looking for Candidates who embody the following:

  • Positive Attitude, friendly, and professional.
  • Desire and ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced busy environment.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, follow directions accurately and meet deadlines.
  • Candidates having interest in pursuing Physical Therapy as a future profession.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required).

Hours/Availability: We are looking for a team member who can work Full Time 40 hours per week. Flexibility for scheduling is very helpful.


Starting Pay: $17.00 (based on qualifications and experience)

In order to be considered for the position please submit the following:

  • Cover letter/Statement of Intent-- Please include why you and the company would benefit from you holding this position (Please submit this within the text box marked 'Cover Letter'.)
  • Resume -- Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.


While we appreciate your enthusiasm for the position, we ask you to refrain from contacting the office due to the high volume of patient calls received daily. Thank you for your interest in working for our company.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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