Eleni Georgiadis

Bachelor's

Athletic Training

Hands On Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy aide

•Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. •Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures. •Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. •Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. •Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. •Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. •Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.