Physical Therapist Aide - Hand Therapy

Movement For Life Physical Therapy•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1999, we have been a family of forward-thinking physical therapy clinics in California, Arizona, and North Carolina with a shared belief that moving with purpose leads to a happier and healthier life--We believe the most important thing about life is how we move through it. Employee-Owned Company Recipient of the APTA’s Jayne L. Snyder Private Practice of the Year Award Many of our Physical Therapist are board certified specialist, or specialty trained in orthopedics, geriatrics, sports, vestibular, and hand therapy. We see ourselves as an extension of the physicians in our communities and are always looking for ways to better support their services. Throughout the year, each of the clinics provide time, energy, and proceeds to local causes and events such as the MS Walk, the Heart Walk, Go Red for Women, START!, Miracle Miles for Kids and many more. Our team also finds great pleasure in sponsoring local athletic teams and organizations, and providing community lectures and free backpack screenings for kids in all clinics. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher.

Nice To Haves

Background in Kinesiology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Using professional etiquette at all times
Assisting Director with miscellaneous tasks and projects
Maintaining HIPAA compliance at all times
Making sure patient treatment areas are kept neat and sterile
Maintaining a sufficient supply of clean linens
Greeting patients and escorting them to the appropriate treatment and or exercise area
Assisting physical therapists with patient history and intake information when necessary
Assisting therapists with application of procedures and modalities as directed
Demonstrating, educating and monitoring patients through their exercise programs
Documenting patient charts as necessary and as instructed by the therapist
Making sure patients are comfortable and answering questions when necessary
Backing up the front office staff with answering phones and making appointments over the lunch hour and or any busy periods
Assisting physical therapists with chart maintenance and timely patient flow
Maintaining any necessary supplies for back office area i.e. linens, cleaning supplies, procedure and modality supplies
Being able to lift 25-50 pounds
Being physically able to assist patients with mobility restraints
Computer skills to include: Word, Email, Internet
Having a positive attitude is key

Benefits

Profit Sharing: A team profit sharing plan in which the organization contributes dollars into individual team member accounts based on the success of the practice. Once eligible, you are automatically enrolled.
Employee Stock We are 100% employee-owned! The employees of Movement for Life own all of the shares in our company. Eligible employees receive shares in the company at no cost to the employee and you are automatically enrolled.
401(k) You have the option to open a 401(k) account and contribute pre-tax dollars via payroll deduction and have a broad range of investment choices.
Sick Time Off

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