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About the Role

Assists in carrying out patient-related activities as assigned by physical therapists. Responsible for preparing, applying, and cleaning the hydrotherapy area. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator and receives direction from Staff Physical Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient treatment preparations, including informing the therapist of patient arrival, assisting with forms, escorting patients to the treatment area, and aiding with dressing/undressing and positioning.
• Administers hydrotherapy under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Assists patients with strength and endurance development activities under therapist direction.
• Assists patients with ambulatory training procedures as assigned by a therapist.
• Assembles equipment and accessories.
• Performs or monitors selected procedures and programs as assigned by the physical therapist.
• Maintains neat and orderly treatment areas and gym.
• Maintains established supply levels and reports needs to the Physical Therapist or Clinical Coordinator.
• Strips treatment tables of used linens and replaces with clean coverings.
• Assists patients to and from the department or arranges for volunteer assistance.
• Participates in educational programs and In-Service meetings.
• Performs duties as assigned in the absence of a secretary with appropriate cross-training.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Attends all mandatory annual educational programs.
• Provides age-appropriate care.
• Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying customer/patient needs through friendly and caring interactions, attentiveness, and proactive communication to ensure a secure and pleasant experience.
• Participates in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information to identify age-specific needs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
• Must be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently.
• Must be able to lift at least one-hundred fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another person.

Skills

• Hydrotherapy
• Patient care
• Supply management
• Patient transport
• Cross-training

Location

• Outpatient Rehabilitation

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

About the Company

• Arnot Health