Physical Therapy Aide - Ames (McFarland South), IA
$24,960–$24,960 year
On-siteAmes, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Greet arriving patients and assist physical therapists and assistants during treatment by preparing patients for procedures, removing supportive devices, and providing modalities like hot/cold packs and ultrasound. Safeguard and motivate patients practicing exercises and functional activities under professional direction while maintaining work areas, cleaning equipment, and managing linen inventory. Support the Patient Experience Coordinator with phone answers, appointment scheduling, chart filing, and inventory tracking for both medical and non-medical supplies. Perform routine treatments including electrical stimulation and maintain clinic cleanliness and restocking levels.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Ability to see at close range
- Distance vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to talk
- Ability to hear
- Ability to remain seated for periods of time
- Ability to participate in filing activity
- Ability to lift and carry office supplies
- Ability to stand
- Ability to walk
- Ability to sit
- Ability to use hands to feel
- Ability to reach with hand and arms
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
- Fine hand manipulation
- Ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting
Desired Qualifications
- Intern preferred
- Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills-written and verbal
- Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production
- Patient/Client Satisfaction: Providing care/service that exceeds expectations
- Energetic and a team player
- Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
- Complete tasks thoroughly
- Basic knowledge of office equipment
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