Therapy Aide

Thi sposition is for a high school student or high school graduate who is in an educational track for a rehab profession.

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Under the supervision of a physical therapist, provides assistance with clinic setup and limited patient care. Will partner with physical therapists to provide exposure to the physical therapy profession and exposure to clinical experiences related to any applicable program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists therapist with patient care as requested
• Maintains clinic readiness for therapeutic procedures
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and professionals
• Sets personal goals and objectives demonstrating initiative
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
• Apprentice will function within all guidelines under the WI practice Acts for therapyDuties that may be specific to program:
• Practice infection control and safety
• Setup treatment area
• Assist to explain treatment to the patient
• Position client on therapy equipment
• Clean and restock after procedure
• Maintain inventory
• Apply compression stockings and/or other assistive devices as requested and based on patient needsUnder the direction of medical personnel may assist with:
• Learn and/ or measure vital signs
• Be able to assist therapist with performing range of motion exercises for patients
• Assist patient or therapist with prescribed programs
• Assist client with gait training

Education and Experience

High school student or high school graduate who is in an educational track for a rehab profession.

Certification and Licensure

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Special Physical Demands

Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Taste/Smell - Not a present activity
Strength - Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently
Close Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Distance Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Depth Perception - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Ability to Adjust Focus - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Level of Supervision

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards