The Therapy Aide provides supportive services under the direct supervision of a licensed/registered therapist. Duties include patient related and non-patient related tasks and is dependent on competency and level of training completed. Patient related tasks may include transportation, preparation and assisting patient care, and/or assist with the application of modalities and procedures according to the prescription of the physician and as delegated by the primary therapist of the same discipline. Non-patient related tasks include maintenance of area, monitoring of equipment and supplies, and clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in treatment/set-up and clean-up under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Assists management and management support staff with coordination of patient care.
• Assists with the coordination of documentation and clerical duties.
• Performs routine duties including preparation, maintenance and clean up of the treatment areas and ordering/monitoring of equipment. Follows up with therapist and/or management on incomplete tasks, as appropriate as needed.
• Prepares and transports patients as assigned.
• Assists with group treatment as assigned or requested.
• Performs scheduling and front office tasks and may perform other related duties such as orientation to new tasks/areas or special projects.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum

Experience

• No experience required Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows or comparable system (specifically including keyboard and mouse skills). As applicable to individual job duties and expectations, employee must additionally possess a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development, e-mail, browser and online reporting. - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Certification needs to be the AHA Healthcare Provider type only

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