Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide
Department: Support Staff
Accountability: This position reports to the Support Staff Manager
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients
- Prepare, clean, and maintain treatment area by following prescribed procedures
- Answers all patient questions and requests
- Assists in the treatment of patients by applying heat packs, paraffin dips
- Helps patients into whirlpool, and onto exercise equipment
- Monitor and document motion, mobility, walking time and distance
- Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise
- Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area
- Assisting in clerical tasks such as filing, scheduling patients, and answering phones
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Physical Therapy Aide Certification preferred
- Entry level position
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
- Must be able to apply common sense reasoning to carry out instructions
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Must possess a strong attention to detail
- Must be able to tolerate long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, and bending
Company Details:
Fortaleza has been dedicated to excellence in the field of physical therapy since 1994. We offer a wide range of programs and specialized services to help our patients restore and maintain their physical strength, performance skills, and levels of function. Our highly respected clinical staff has a strong reputation for clinical quality, effective outcomes, and exceptional customer service. Together, we are completely committed to improving our patients' health, their well-being, and most of all, their quality of life. The Fortaleza staff leads with a forward-thinking Patients First philosophy that is applied to all aspects of our operation. For our patients, this means that Fortaleza will work every day to meet every one of their rehabilitation needs. Our patients can always expect: individualized care, advanced treatment techniques, and clinical excellence.
- Fortaleza - Website: www.lafortalezarehab.com
- Fortaleza offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and a Fitness Center
- Three locations in Philadelphia: Hunting Park, Cedar, and Central
- Company offers Health, Dental, Vision and IRA Plan with matching contributions
- STD, LTD, LIFE, and AD&D offered to all employees
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday benefits
- Competitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience
Prepared by: Human Resources
Approved by: Director of Operations