Physical Therapy Aide
- Req ID: req4736
- City, State: Somerset, NJ
- Department: Adult Outpatient Therapy
- Job Type: On-Site
- Job Schedule: Per Diem
Physical Therapy Aide
Adult Outpatient Therapy
The Physical Therapy Aide is responsible for preparing the patient and the treatment area.
The Physical Therapy Aide will:
Requirements:
Grade 110
Adult Outpatient Therapy
The Physical Therapy Aide is responsible for preparing the patient and the treatment area.
The Physical Therapy Aide will:
- Greet patients upon arrival and directing them to the treating therapist
- Register and schedule patients
- Clean/organize work area and disinfecting equipment after treatment
- Maintain equipment and furniture to keep in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories
- Anticipate needs of patients and therapist to ensure efficiency of clinic
- Effectively communicating with patients and therapy staff
- Perform other clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms
Requirements:
- Work requires level of knowledge of basic patient care, procedures for caring for equipment and assisting Therapist with treatment programs.
- Generally acquired through on-the-job training requiring six (6)weeks orientation.
- Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients, visitors, families, Physicians, peers and other healthcare professionals.
Grade 110
