DescriptionJob Summary
Provides clerical and clinical support to professional and secretarial staff to ensure timely efficient professional and courteous patient care. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care.
Essential Functions
- Supervises patient exercise programs in Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) under the leadership of a licensed therapist or an assistant.
- Prepares and transports patients modalities and equipment for the PT or OT teams.
- Assists with patient and family education as instructed by the licensed therapy teams.
- Provides clerical support.
- Assists with orienting new and rotating team members.
Physical RequirementsRequires hearing (corrected) and vision (corrected). Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently up to 100 pounds with assistance. Requires pushing and pulling equipment and patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Requires climbing stairs kneeling twisting bending squatting and reaching overhead. Requires long periods of sitting standing stooping walking and reaching in front of the body. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals blood and body fluids.
Education Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Required Experience:
IC