Occupational Therapy Aide

As an Occupational Therapy Aide at PRN Physical Therapy, you will play a vital role in supporting our occupational therapists in providing exceptional care to our patients. You will assist in various administrative tasks, prepare treatment areas, and support patients during therapy sessions. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Patient Support: Assist patients in transitioning to therapy areas, ensuring their comfort and safety. 
• Helping to create a positive work environment and culture of the clinic ensuring that patients needs are taking care of during transitional periods of therapy. Help provide customer service, a smile 
• Equipment Setup: Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas based on therapist instructions. 
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain organized patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing procedures.  
• Assist front office with front office tasks when down time occurring including but not limited to: answering the phone, scanning documents into charts, scheduling patients, taking over the counter payments, filing, faxing, etc.  
• Assist Therapists: Aid therapists during therapy sessions by providing necessary materials and facilitating exercises. 
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensure cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment. Daily equipment cleaning, cleaning tables, laundry, stocking supplies 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in healthcare is a plus. 
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting or as an occupational therapy aide preferred. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. 
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities. 
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach towards assisting individuals in need. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Mobility: Ability to move around freely to assist patients and therapists. 
• Lifting: Capable of lifting and carrying equipment or assisting patients as needed (up to 50 pounds). 
• Standing: Extended periods of standing and walking during therapy sessions. 
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling therapy tools and equipment. 
• Visual and Auditory Skills: Ability to observe patients and communicate effectively. 
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing tasks and schedules in a dynamic healthcare environment. 

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and requirements. Specific duties may vary based on the needs of the clinic and the directives of management.