The Physical Therapy Tech/Aide will assist the Office Coordinator and clinician by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the clinicians during treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for treatments, assist during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment
- Assists patient to put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints and slings, before and after treatments
- Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff
- Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc.
- Cleans work are and equipment after treatment
- May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment
- Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets
- Maintaining restrooms and other areas such as windows as needed. Restocks with paper towels, tissue paper, soap and supplies
- Assists office coordinator with answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Assist office coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic