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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists therapist in patient treatments in accordance with practice act; maintains equipment, organizes and cleans department equipment, charge entry, clerical duties and patient scheduling and all other duties as assigned by manager.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists physical therapist and/or occupational therapist in providing therapeutic intervention to return patient to maximal level of functioning. (40%)
• Maintains clean and safe environment within department to assist in efficient operations. (10%)
• Transports patients, records, equipment and supplies, in accordance with established protocol under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. (20%)
• Assist with daily operations as directed by Supervisor, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Performs clerical duties to facilitate smooth department operations. (30%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Computer experience and data entry experience required.
• Experience with direct patient care or patient transport in the healthcare setting is required.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Certification preferred if available

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.



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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.


Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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