PT Aide Job at Southland Physical Therapy, Irvine, CA

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  • Southland Physical Therapy
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Fast paced physical therapy clinic, located in Long Beach, is seeking an energetic, dynamic candidate to join our team. To succeed in this position, the ideal candidate will be able to juggle multiple patients with a positive outlook and most importantly possess the desire to help others get well.

Candidates with degrees or pursuing sports medicine, Kinesiology, pre-PT, pre-PTA, ATC, rehab sciences or previous aide experience are preferred.

The right candidate will be available Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am and 630pm. Set schedule will be determined upon hire.

Job title
Physical Therapy Aide

Reports to
Clinical Manager/Lead PT Aide

Job purpose
The Physical Therapy Aide assists the Physical Therapist in providing quality rehabilitation services through therapeutic exercise instruction as well as modality assignment. He/she has a crucial role behind the scenes, coordinating patient flow and ensuring proper therapeutic exercise implementation as provided by the Physical Therapist.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Demonstrate, instruct, and assist patients with therapeutic exercises, as prescribed by the physical therapist.
  • Physical Therapy Aides are to provide patients high quality care in regards to safety and equipment maintenance, as well as communicating with clinical staff and front office to insure efficient control of patient flow from the lobby to treatment rooms as well as treatment rooms to the gym floor.
  • Train volunteer(s) on their duties as set forth in the Volunteer Manual
  • Mediate between aides and management/therapists with any concerns
  • Pacify the relationship between aides and management/therapist when necessary. * Perform weekly/daily cleaning tasks for the gym and treatment rooms(common areas/restrooms/other facilities)
  • Check the quality of electrodes for all stim units and H-waves; change out as necessary
  • Verify that the quality of the electrodes meet the minimum standard of quality for all patients. * Repair equipment/machines or notify management if extra repairs/replacements are needed
  • Make improvements on equipment/machines as necessary and/or inform management if extra repairs are needed. * Organize supplies and equipment on gym floor
  • Arrange supplies and equipment on gym floor as supplies come into the clinic and organize treatment room drawers and insure they are stocked with supplies. * Practicing discretion and integrity in all job-related activities.
  • Uphold standards and regulations set by HIPAA and Southland Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Although no special training or certifications are required to perform the job it is recommended.
  • For example, a four year degree relative to what physical therapy embodies, i.e. certificate/licensure for personal training or CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Working conditions

  • Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Safe, clean gym floor
  • Simple and complex patients

Physical requirements

  • Physical Therapy Aides must be able to be on their feet for prolonged periods of time, lift moderate weight, and perform repetitive task which involves bending/squatting.
  • Aide must have general knowledge of proper form/technique and cueing of exercises.

Compensation: $15-$18 DOE & Medical/Dental/401K/PTO after 60-day introductory period if full time.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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