About this role
SUMMARY: The Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide) will work alongside skilled Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers to help support patient care and contribute to a positive therapeutic environment.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs designated routine tasks related to the operation of physical rehabilitation services
- Assists with patient-related activities as directed by Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
- Responsible for completing daily and monthly stats
- Responsible for maintaining inventory and maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment
- Assist with setting up equipment and preparing treatment areas prior to patient sessions
- Support therapists during treatment by monitoring equipment and providing assistance as needed
- Escort patients during their visits and ensure their comfort
- Prepare hot and cold packs for treatment
- Clean and maintain treatment tables and other equipment
- Provide patients with support throughout their recovery process
- Performs clerical tasks as assigned
- Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
- Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.
MISSION AND VALUES:
- Follows InterMeds mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
- Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
- Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
- Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
- Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
- Embrace change to better serve our patients.
- Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
- Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors Degree in exercise science or related field preferred
- Experience: 1 year of clinical experience preferred
- Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
- Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers
- Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
- Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
- Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
- Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes
- Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment
- Continued education appropriate to the position to maintain a competent level of practice