Ot Hand Therapy Aide

Proliance Sports Therapy and Rehab of Issaquah, a division of Proliance Surgeons, Inc, is seeking an energetic individual to fulfill a part-time or full-time position of occupational therapy/Hand Therapy Aide. We are a fast-paced outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinic dedicated as a team to ensure quality care for our patients. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with greeting and setting up of patients, various cleaning and organizing tasks, front desk assistance, and administrative assistance to the Hand Therapy Supervisor as needed.

Desirable applicants will demonstrate the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and will exhibit excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. The ideal candidate will be an active team player who exhibits exceptional people skills. This is a terrific position for an individual who is contemplating a career in occupational therapy, as it does involve direct patient contact and provides a remarkable learning opportunity. Please include a cover letter with your resume.

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State.

At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more!

Be Part of Who We Are!

The salary range for this position is $16.53 - $23.14

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The OT Aide is trained and expected to perform the following key duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

Patient Care Activities:

• Use of therapeutic modalities, such as cold/hot pack application, electrical stimulation application, and paraffin bath
• Working knowledge of exercise equipment such as the shuttle, EFX, various stationary bikes, upper body ergometer treadmill, fitter or SABA pulleys

• Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises as directed by medical staff.
• Observe patients during treatment and report on patients' responses and progress to physical therapist.

• Assisting patients in setting exercise equipment, use of dumbbells, thera-band, etc.
• Help patients move from one area of therapy to another – Aides are there to help patients walk, push them in wheelchairs, or assist in sitting and standing.
• Transcribing information in the charts (checking off the exercise flow sheet by recording reps/weights, writing the name/date/ICD-10 code on billing sheets after the initial evaluation of the patient and other pertinent activities as deemed necessary.

Clinical Duties:

• Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by organizing the treatment locations based on the patient’s needs
• Perform laundry duties in accordance with the procedures outlined in the infection control manual. Wash, dry, and fold

• Clean and disinfect treatment tables in between patient use
• Stock carts with towels, pillowcases, etc.
• Assist with the tidiness of the clinic as needed to include emptying trash, vacuuming, straightening up the waiting room and other duties as deemed necessary.

Miscellaneous:

• Check in with other team members for any needed side work
• Assist front desk with uploading documents to documentation software
• Complete duties and assist others as directed
• Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or the Equivalent is required
• Must be 18 years of age
• Previous experience in a medical and/or therapy setting is a plus
• Ability to complete required on the job training
• Ability to multi-task, combining clerical skills with some hands on medical oriented and interpersonal patient tasks
• Organizational skills and the ability to be both reliable and flexible are essential
• Ability to be tactful and compassionate with keen listening skills
• Sense of altruism, emphasizing to patients how attention is focused on helping them to feel better

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

This description is intended to encompass essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person. Other functions may be assigned and leadership retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.