Physical Therapy Aide - Roanoke (Towers), VA
$26,562–$26,562 year
On-siteRoanoke, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Greet arriving patients, prepare them for physical therapy treatments by managing supportive devices, and assist clinicians during administration. Safeguard and motivate patients practicing exercises, provide routine treatments like hot/cold packs and ultrasound, and clean work areas and equipment. Wash linens, maintain restrooms, and assist the patient experience coordinator with phone answering, scheduling, and filing paperwork. Track medical and non-medical supplies, order inventory, and document projects while ensuring compliance with state practice act requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 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 to perform computer based work
- Ability to participate in filing activity
- Ability to lift and carry office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
- 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 (keyboarding)
Desired Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Intern
- 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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