Administrative Skills, Business Practices, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Establish Priorities, Exercise Science, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Medical Treatment, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, Team Player
The Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide) will work alongside skilled Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers to help support patient care and contribute to a positive therapeutic environment.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs designated routine tasks related to the operation of physical rehabilitation services
- Assists with patient-related activities as directed by Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
- Responsible for completing daily and monthly stats
- Responsible for maintaining inventory and maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment
- Assist with setting up equipment and preparing treatment areas prior to patient sessions
- Support therapists during treatment by monitoring equipment and providing assistance as needed
- Escort patients during their visits and ensure their comfort
- Prepare hot and cold packs for treatment
- Clean and maintain treatment tables and other equipment
- Provide patients with support throughout their recovery process
- Performs clerical tasks as assigned
- Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
- Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.
MISSION AND VALUES:
- Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
- Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
- Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
- Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
- Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
- Embrace change to better serve our patients.
- Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
- Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or related field preferred
- 1 year of clinical experience preferred
- Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
- Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers
- Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
- Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
- Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
- Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes
- Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment
- Continued education appropriate to the position to maintain a competent level of practice