PT Therapy Aide- Ortho - Torrance at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Torrance, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Torrance
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What will you be doing:
The Therapy Aide provides supportive services under the direct supervision of a licensed/registered therapist. Duties include patient related and non-patient related tasks and is dependent on competency and level of training completed. Patient related tasks may include transportation, preparation and assisting patient care, and/or assist with the application of modalities and procedures according to the prescription of the physician and as delegated by the primary therapist of the same field. Non-patient related tasks include maintenance of area, monitoring of equipment and supplies, and clerical duties.
- Assists staff in treatment/set-up and clean-up under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
- Assists management and management support staff with coordination of patient care.
- Assists with the coordination of documentation and clerical duties.
- Performs routine duties including preparation, maintenance and cleanup of the treatment areas and ordering/monitoring of equipment. Follows up with therapist and/or management on incomplete tasks, as appropriate as needed.
- Prepares and transports patients as assigned.
- Assists with group treatment as assigned or requested.
- Performs scheduling and front office tasks and other related duties such as orientation to new tasks/areas or special projects.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
- No experience required
Educational/Certification Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
