Physical Therapy Aide

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general and direct supervision of the Manager the Physical Therapy Aide prepares equipment for treatment, performs the housekeeping duties of the department/facility; assists the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistants, and performs other diverse duties as requested or required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Aides in the treatment, care and safety of patients.
2. Prepares equipment for patient treatments.  Relieves the therapist/assistant to perform other professional duties.
3. Assists therapists/assistants in selected procedures, according to their directions to aid in patient care.
4. Performs housekeeping duties of the department by routine and periodic cleaning.  Maintains order and cleanliness throughout the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent work experience.  
2. Some knowledge of physiology, anatomy and neurology helpful but not required.
3. Current CPR certification.
4. Prefer experience in a hospital physical therapy department, physical therapy facility, nursing home or rehab agency performing.
5. Must be familiar with cleaning agents and methods, physical layout of department, techniques of handling patients, department, department/hospital policies, procedures and regulations and the operation of the department equipment.