The Physical Therapy Aide I is responsible for providing limited clinical support to clinicians in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy/occupational therapy office. These duties may include: assisting providers and other staff, maintaining clean and safe clinic environment, assisting with patient transfers/guarding, inventory and stocking supplies.

Clinical:

• Prepare patients to see provider(s).

• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies for the practice.

• Clean and stock supplies

• Occasional back up to the front desk.

• Cleaning and upkeep of equipment and supplies

• Assist clinicians with patient transfers/guarding

• Other duties as assigned

Professional Development:

• Seeks professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice thorough both formal and informal activities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Previous physical therapy clinical office experience preferred.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Busy and fast paced outpatient clinical environment. Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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