Therapy Aide - Full Time - East De Pere

Therapy Aide

This position will work full time at 36 hours per week

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Job Summary

At Prevea Health, the Therapy Aide is responsible for supporting all therapies, including physical therapy, speech-language, and occupational therapy, by assisting with patient preparation, equipment setup, and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective therapy sessions. This role is vital in maintaining a well-organized therapy environment and enhancing patient care.

What You Will Do

Carries out routine operational functions including maintaining treatment and gym areas. This can include cleaning, disinfecting, and storing therapy equipment after each use. Also reporting any equipment malfunctions to staff.

Provide patient assistance by escorting them to treatment areas and with any further patient set up as instructed by the therapist.

Assist with positioning during therapy session this could include but is not limited to guarding techniques for patient safety, providing support to treatment modalities, etc.

Offers administrative support in conjunction with Patient Service Representative team to help manage patient wait-list and other scheduling needs within electronic medical records system (EPIC)

Order supplies and equipment for clinics

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma and/or GED Required

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of therapy to provide appropriate care to the patient.

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Working knowledge of electronic medical records system (EPIC)

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.

Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level.

Possess skills to effectively problem solve.

Ability to use computer, phone and office equipment.

Possess effective written and verbal communication.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR/BLS Certification-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from an approved program. Required

Physical Demands

Sit - Rarely

Stand - Constantly

Walk - Constantly

Bend (Neck) - Frequently

Bend (Waist) - Rarely

Squat - Rarely

Kneel/Crawl - Occasionally

Twist/Turn (Neck) - Rarely

Twist/Turn(Waist) - Frequently

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Constantly

Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Frequently

Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely

Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely

Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely

Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely

Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally

Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly

Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Rarely

Extreme heat - Rarely

Humidity - Rarely

Wet - Rarely

Noise - Occasionally

Hazards - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

5%

Hearing Requirements

Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly

Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

Color Discrimination - Constantly

Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

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