What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Wright Physical Therapy?
Overview
Clinic Name: Wright Physical Therapy
Position: Physical Therapy Aide
Location: Blackfoot Idaho
Experience: 1 Years (preferred but not required)
Employment Type: Part-Time w/ Benefits
We Are Seeking:
Wright Physical Therapy has an immediate opening for a Physical Therapy Aide. This employee will receive excellent learning opportunities for anyone looking to pursue a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical doctor, physician assistant, or other related career fields.
Perks:
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount plans
- Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive
Duties:
- Performing patient intake tasks
- Preparing equipment and treatment rooms
- Liaising between patients, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and other departments
- Assisting patients to walk, sit, and stand
- Observing patients performing prescribed physical exercises
- Documenting patients' responses to treatment and updating patient files
- Applying ice packs or heat pads as instructed
Qualifications:
- A passion for patient care and inspiring others to create joy in their life
- At least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Personable, energetic, and capable of working with a diverse group of people
- Reliable and professional with the ability to place value on and maintain patient care as the number one priority
- Effective oral and written communication skills
About Wright Physical Therapy:
Wright Physical Therapy is committed to being Idaho's most sought-after physical therapy company for diagnosing and treating joint, spine, and sport-related injuries. Wright Physical Therapy is a growing organization that offers partnership and leadership opportunities, serving the communities of Idaho in 16 locations. Our core values of "Learn-Grow-Repeat" and "Added Value Every Day" are backed by a generous continuing education program and a robust mentorship program.
Our intentions of alleviating suffering extend beyond our clinic walls to the world through our social mission of fighting for the protection and innocence of children. We honor our social mission every Friday with unique employee t-shirts and a jeans day. Our core value of "Have Uplifting Fun" creates an incredible energy that promotes healing and camaraderie. When our employees are thriving, so does the patient experience!
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