Therapy Aide

Description

Multiple locations in the Peoria/Pekin area are an excellent opportunity for health science or physical therapy students.


Professional Therapy Services is looking for a Physical Therapy Aide who is responsible for carrying out exercise programs at various PTS Outpatient Therapy Clinics and Assisted Living Facilities. Physical Therapy Aide tasks are under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Part-time and full-time applicants will be considered. Must be CPR certified or eligible for CPR certification.

PTS is a therapist-owned company in Peoria, IL, that has been providing quality, evidence-based therapy for 40 years. We're proud to be named BEST OF THE BEST for Physical Therapy the last 5 years.

Our amazing employees enjoy an ethical work environment, work-life balance, flexible scheduling and have the opportunity to customize their dream job! In the Central IL-area, over 270 employees work across 20 different departments, including Carle Health Hospitals. Settings include Home Health, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Therapy Aide Duties (abbreviated job description)

• Safely supervises and directs clients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Apprises self of any special client precautions or needs before working with each client.
• Requests additional help if needed.
• Uses proper techniques when assisting each client on/off exercise equipment.
• Applies safety precautions at all times when assisting clients.
• Handles equipment properly and carefully.
• Helps with other duties whenever possible.
• Assists therapists with patient care tasks.
• Assists therapists as directed in transferring patients from one surface to another.
• Assists therapists as directed in evaluation procedures
• Assists therapists as directed in treatments.
• Gathers equipment for the therapists.
• Assists therapists in the aquatic area with patient transfers, positioning, wound care and wound dressing.

Customer Service Excellence

• Demonstrates behaviors that show a positive attitude, empathy and professionalism.
• Demonstrates communication skills by making customers feel welcome and respected as individuals and protecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Works as a team player, enhances team effectiveness through morale and team spirit, and takes ownership in department/organization problem solving and quality improvement.
• Contributes to a positive organizational image by following the dress code policy, talking positively about the organization and its people, and contributing to the cleanliness of the organization.
• Strives to exceed customer expectations through responsiveness, attention to detail, and anticipating needs.

Professional Therapy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour