About us
At Alliance we are dedicated to the idea of putting the body back in motion. With movement as our focus we can create a resilient body that will be better able to handle the stresses of your daily life. We believe that our approach is unique because we work to create a personalized program using state of the are treatment solutions. We also pride ourselves in creating a professional and fun environment to work and recover. Treatment programs will be designed and executed by the same therapist throughout your plan of care. This will ensure continuity of care and will help develop a trusted Alliance between you and your therapist. It is our goal to become your physical therapy solution for life; not just this current injury.
Physical Therapist Technician/Aide Job Responsibilities:
Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Physical Therapist Tech/Aide Job Duties:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
- Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
- Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Serves and protects the practice community by adhering to professional standards, practice policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Physical Therapist Tech/Aide Skills and Qualifications:
Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Verbal Communication, Listening, Coaching, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Self-Development, Coordination, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Supply Management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- The hours for this position will be a "Swing Shift," going from 7-3 three days/week and 11-7 two days/week. Will these hours work for you?
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Murrysville, PA 15668 (Required)
Work Location: In person
