• Assist in preparation of patient treatments, including, the application of ambulatory devices and the securing of necessary equipment.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of ambulatory-support devices. Guards patients during ambulatory training.
• Supervise patients performing exercises with or without weights.
• Replenish supplies and maintains inventory of equipment. Prepare reports for Supervisor.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of gym and clinic including periodic disinfecting of equipment.
• Instruct, motivate, and provide assistance to patients when performing transfers and pre-ambulatory activities.
• Prepare patients for hydrotherapy treatments. Supervises patients during hydrotherapy treatments. Cleans tanks and treatment area following use.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Assist Physical Therapist in treatment of patients of all ages.
• Transport patients to and from the Physical Therapy gym as needed. Provides relief Transport for other therapists as needed.
• Rotate through Brookdale, Schulman, and Schachne every eight months or as rotations occur.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate.

• Knowledge of methods for safe lifting and transferring of patients.

• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patients.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other health-care and billing systems relevant to this position.

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Requires physical ability to lift and transport patients.

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