Physical Therapy Aide

Job Description

Prepares patients and equipment for therapy, assists therapist in administering treatments, and performs tasks to maintain the department.

Job Responsibility

1.Prepares patients and equipment for therapy, assists therapist in administering treatments, and performs tasks to maintain the department.

2.Assists in administering treatments as instructed and supervised by therapist.

3.Straightens treatment areas after each outpatient session.

4.Keeps equipment clean, stored neatly and protective from damage.

5.Checks supplies and notifies supervisors of any shortages.

6.Transports patients to and from therapy, when necessary.

7.Performs related duties, as required.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High school education or equivalent, required.
• One-year experience in hospital or nursing home is preferred.
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks and follows written and verbal instructions
• Walking and standing for lengthy periods of time.
• Moderate lifting required (must have no physical limitations for lifting).

Two Weekend shifts a month: one major summer and one major winter holiday

• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).