Therapy Aide I

Job Title Assists in patient care and related activities as instructed by the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, certified occupational therapist assistant or speech language pathologist. Monitors inventory, clinical areas, patient waiting area as assigned to ensure optimal delivery of services. Performs clerical functions including but not limited to the following: taking inventory, ordering supplies, photocopying, answering telephone, faxing, scheduling, word processing, database input, voice mail operations, generation of computer reports and filing. Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories. Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases. Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings. Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Demonstrates the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and alerts the appropriate person.