Assists Physical and Occupational Therapists with portions of treatments under the supervision of appropriate therapist. Examples are: bed mobility, ADL, Ther.Ex., ambulation, etc.
Duties
Routinely sanitizes and cleans physical therapy modalities and performs routine safety checks on equipment as specified in the department of PM and R Policies and Procedures Manuel
Transports patients to and from physical and/or occupational therapy sessions
Assists patients to and from wheelchairs and stretchers using correct body mechanics and transfer techniques
Responsible for weekly, monthly and annual inventory of designated equipment with ongoing reports to Program Manager
Assists with ordering and neighborhood shopping as needed
Daily statistics reconciliation batching and delivery to appropriate IS department
Oversees and performs these duties with reports to Program Manager
Assists with routine clerical tasks such as: maintaining inventory of exercise /patient education handouts, answers telephone professionally, assists with additional photocopying and clerical duties as needed
Prepares clinical treatment areas and maintain status throughout the day, including linen supplies maintained, wiping down mats and equipment/toys, retrieves appropriate equipment required for patient treatment (i.e.: walkers, canes, etc.)
Maintains equipment supply closets for inventory and orderliness, etc.
Maintains appropriate and accurate time management skills
Acts as an active team player with problem solving, program development and special projects
Attends and participates in unit and departmental in-service education, including successfully passing a skills competency test which is unit specific
Maintains equipment supply closets for inventory and orderliness, etc.
Maintains appropriate and accurate time management skills
Acts as an active team player with problem solving, program development and special projects
Attends and participates in unit and departmental in-service education, including successfully passing a skills competency test which is unit specific
Skills
Experience working with patients in a health care setting required.
Experience working with patients in a Rehabilitation setting preferred.
Basic MS Office Suite skills
Education
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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