Under immediate supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and the Lead Therapist, the Physical Therapy Aide will assist in the needs of the department. They will assist in preparation and treatment of patients from adolescent to geriatric, care for equipment, and perform other related duties as required. The population served includes: adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

- Actively participate with patient care activities, coordinate daily schedule with therapists, and update schedule throughout the day

- Assist therapists with patient treatment as directed.

- Set-up and prepare patient room and gym area according the physical therapist's needs.

- Ensure rooms and gym area is clean, safe, and organized.

- Clerical tasks including scheduling patients for therapy, and ensuring patient charts are accurate.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or the equivalent.
• 1-2 years of college course work pertinent to Physical Therapy or related Healthcare degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous PT Aide experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support – BLS Provider) certification through the American Heart Association.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have basic computer skills.