Physical Therapy Aide: Bowie / PRN - (Bowie, MD)

Position Objective: Provides therapeutic assistance under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech and Language Pathologist. Also prepares and decontaminates equipment, transports patients, and maintains the environment to facilitate the delivery of outpatient rehabilitation services. Essential Job assignments: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions Provides therapeutic assistance to professional staff according to departmental standards, under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. Escorts patients to and from the department as directed by a therapist. Assists in the monitoring of patient reactions to treatment, and communicates adverse reactions immediately to appropriate person. Maintains appropriate supply inventory levels on a daily basis in the clinic. Assists with front office duties on an as needed basis.