Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Allied Healthcare Group Inc is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience. This Physical Therapy Assistant collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for patients and educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and strategies for maximizing independence as well as maintain accurate and uptodate patient records.
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 treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming comforting providing and/or assisting patient 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 and paraffin dips assisting patients into whirlpool 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 safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area positioning equipment for therapist access and positioning patient on equipment.
Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers 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 hospital community by adhering to professional standards hospital policies and procedures federal state and local requirements and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
Physical Therapy Aide Skills and Qualifications:
Safety focus
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Empathy and compassion
Patient focus
Teamwork
Multitasking
Supply management
Physical strength and stamina
Familiarity with acute care settings and occupational health practices.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent observation problemsolving and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in using medical imaging equipment and assistive devices.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
Pay Rate :Pay: $30.00 $33.00 per hour
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Employment Type
Full Time
