Physical Therapy Aide

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Assist in the provision of patient care and related activities under the direct, on-site supervision, of a physical therapist and/or a physical therapist assistant as permitted by state or payor regulation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·       Assist the Physical Therapist and/or the Physical Therapist Assistant with patient care and related activities following formal on the job training and competency testing.

·       Assist the Physical Therapist and/or the Physical Therapist Assistant with patient data intake and support documentation as permitted by state statute.

·       Report all treatment procedures performed as delegated and under directly to the Physical Therapist and/or the Physical Therapist Assistant.

·       Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures.

·       Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CPP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the Comprehensive Compliance Plan.

·       Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision 

·       Carry out EHS duties as designated by the Clinic Director

·       Perform other duties as assigned as permitted by law & training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       A person who has an interest in pursuing a career in Physical Therapy or a related healthcare profession

·       A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position

·       A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position

EDUCATION:

·       High school or equivalent skills & aptitude required

·       Health Occupations courses in High School, desirable

·       College level basic science course, desirable

EXPERIENCE:

·       None required, but previous health delivery observation or volunteer hours, desirable

PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:

     Consistent with Industry PDC’s or minimally:

·       Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance

·       Lifting---routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from

·       Floor to waist

·       Waist to shoulder

·       Shoulder to overhead

·       Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’

·       Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys

·       Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50# 

·       Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140# 

EXPOSURE DETERMINATION:

·      Has the potential for Hazardous Substance Exposure due to work duties

·      Has the potential for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure due to work duties

HIPAA STATUS:

·      Has been determined as eligible for access to/use of PHI & EPHI based on work duties and responsibilities in compliance with ‘minimal necessary’

      standards.