Physical Therapy Aide
Pullman Regional Hospital
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pullman • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $18 - $26 per hour
About the role
- Greet patients and assist them in transitioning from the waiting room to their physical therapy appointment.
- Ensure the patient is comfortably prepared to begin the session as directed by the PT.
- Ensure a clean environment for patient care at all times and assist other therapists throughout the building.
- Plan and prioritize a variety of therapy support functions to assist physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, massage therapy and on occasion acupuncture or genetic counseling staff.
- Support staff therapists as well as office staff throughout the day in the united goal of excellent patient care at all times.
- Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize patient equipment including hydrocollators, splint baths and paraffin baths, among other materials in accordance with industry guidelines.
- Participate positively as a member of the healthcare team in support of the patient’s experience at Summit Therapy.
- Monitor the patient schedule throughout the day and assist patients in the transition from the waiting room to the therapy session in a timely manner.
- Occasionally assist front desk staff with checking patients in for their appointment.
- Maintain logbooks with necessary information pertaining to cleaning, pool maintenance, and more, in order to comply with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
- Attend staff meetings as needed and participate as an integral part of the Summit Therapy team.
- Maintain accountability to a structured schedule throughout the day and respond to staff needs as these arise whenever able.
- Create a safe work environment by identifying safety concerns and actively seeking to resolve these issues by communicating this with the supervisor or others involved.
Requirements
- High School diploma or general education equivalent required in order to read and interpret written treatment plans.
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and customers.
- Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
- Basic computer skills.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Leave Time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
- Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Services
- Discount and EAP Resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cleaningdecontaminationsterilizationpatient equipment maintenancelogbook managementscheduling
Soft Skills
communicationtime managementtask managementresource managementteam collaboration