Therapist Aide

Assist PT and/or OT Therapists in the delivery of treatment to physically handicapped patients; observe and report patient behavior; assist patients in putting on and removing clothing, braces, and other adaptive devices and prosthetics; weigh and measure patients; position patients in various orthopedic equipment; assist in maintaining equipment, supplies, and hydrotherapy pools: accompany or transfer patients to and from the therapy rooms; assist therapist in making adaptive equipment; open, close, and maintain patient charts; keep treatment areas, workshops and kitchen areas clean and orderly; disinfect mats and equipment; answer telephone and provide routine clerical and office support; may type reports, correspondence and schedules. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, and completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care AND six (6) months of experience in a medical or educational facility assisting in the rehabilitation/education of physically and /or occupationally handicapped individuals.

Equivalency for Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months of experience as a nursing assistant supervised by professional medical personnel.

Knowledge of:Preparation of patients and other assistance procedures involved in treatment; use and care of therapy equipment and materials; disinfecting methods involved with equipment; therapy office procedures and record keeping; medical terminology and medical records filing systems.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; learn to administer simple therapeutic activities under the direction of a therapist; learn basic principles, methods, and procedures of therapy treatment and therapy unit routine including clerical operations; learn and use medical terminology related to PT/OT handicapping conditions; understand and follow oral and written instructions; transport and lift physically handicapped patients; interact effectively with co-workers, patients, relatives of the patients, therapists and others who interface with the therapy unit in situations that require a high degree of tact.

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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