Physical Therapy Aide - Per Diem

• 1. Demonstrates competence in physical and occupational therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with policies as outlined in department manuals.
  
• 1.1 Demonstrates competence with use of equipment in department appropriate for aide application.
  
• 2. Demonstrates responsibility for ordering, stocking, and maintaining supplies for outpatient department.
  
• 2.1 Stocks linen neatly in cabinets throughout the department.
  
• 3. Assists in, and/or prepares set up for treatments such as whirlpool, hot packs, cold packs, exercise, fluidotherapy, paraffin, ultrasound, electrical stimulation.
  
• 3.1 Greets patients and assists with dressing/ undressing as needed; assists on and off equipment as directed by therapist. Always greets/ treats patients in courteous and respectful manner.
  
• 4. Maintains treatment areas in clean and orderly condition.
  
• 4.1 Removes and replaces used linen promptly.
  
• 5. Works as a team member.
  
• 5.1 Demonstrates willingness and ability to assist others as requested.
  
• 6. Knows how to coordinate work. Works in an organized and efficient manner.
  
• 6.1 Responds appropriately to changes in the work schedule
  
• 7. Carries out routine clerical and receptionist duties as requested or assigned.
  
• 7.1 Files progress notes, physician orders and correspondence, exercise programs in correct order in active charts.
  
• 8. Seeks opportunities to advance skills and knowledge.
  
• 8.1 Attends departmental inservice programs.
  

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in health setting, physical therapy preferred.

LICENSURE

CPR preferred.