Physical Therapy Aide
$21,736–$21,736 year
On-siteLexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Greet patients upon arrival and prepare them for therapy by removing and applying supportive devices. Assist physical therapists and assistants during treatment while safeguarding and motivating patients during exercises. Provide routine modalities such as hot/cold packs, ultrasounds, and electrical stimulation. Clean work areas, wash linens, and maintain restrooms and supply stock. Support the Patient Experience Coordinator with phone answering, appointment scheduling, charting, and inventory management. Perform these duties in compliance with state practice act requirements. This part-time role offers a bi-annual pay increase, 401(k) match, and various wellness resources.
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 occasionally 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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