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Physical Therapist aide - per diem

Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, United States


Department/Unit: Physical Medicine

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $43,599.00 - $56,679.00

The Physical Therapy Aide works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist, to assist in the treatment of patients. The Physical Therapy Aide works under the direction of the departments ASA to provide office reception, clerical duties and general support for therapy services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assists the occupational and physical therapy staff as needed

Assists with patient treatment for selected patients under the supervision of an occupational or physical therapist

Transports patients within the department, units and therapy areas

Monitors, orders and restocks linens and med/surg supplies for the department

Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness of all clinic and staff areas

Performs general maintenance, repair, cleaning and distribution of department DME

Maintains departments regulatory compliance logs within the departments

Assists with department billing as needed

Maintains department response time and provides monthly report

Manages PT rehab schedule and update patients’ schedules in rooms on rehab

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in health related field - required

Clerical experience - required

Medical
ursing assistant background helpful.

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently

Carrying - Frequently

Pushing - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Rarely

Extreme heat - Rarely

Humidity - Rarely

Wet - Rarely

Noise - Constantly

Hazards - Frequently

Temperature Change - Rarely

Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

Vibration - Rarely

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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