P.T. Aide II; 0.9 FTE; Day Shift

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital•Madison, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UnityPoint Health – Meriter is seeking a dynamic, professional, and flexible Physical Therapy Aide II to join its Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. The role supports patient-centered care in a hospital setting and works under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a required holiday weekend rotation. The position is 0.9 FTE. The aide assists with patient exercises, transfers, and mobility; prepares therapy equipment and organizes the therapy gym and patient rooms for safe mobility; and cleans, inspects, and maintains equipment. The role also supports equipment inventory and may provide input on equipment replacement or additions. Additional responsibilities may include team scheduling and ordering. The aide participates in the hospital-wide Mobility Program and is expected to pursue ongoing learning, receive and share feedback, and participate in staff meetings. UnityPoint Health – Meriter describes a workplace focused on patient care, community service, belonging, employee wellness, mentorship, and team development. UnityPoint Health and UW Health work closely together to deliver healthcare services to the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior patient care or clinic support duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist.
Assist patients with exercises, transfers, and mobility.
Prepare therapy session equipment and organize therapy gym space.
Gather mobility equipment, organize patient rooms for safety during mobility, and inspect mobility equipment.
Clean equipment, ensure it is in good working condition, and organize equipment inventory.
Provide input to management about equipment replacement and additions based on identified needs.
Take on additional responsibilities such as team scheduling and ordering.
Assist with patient mobility through participation in the hospital-wide Mobility Program.
Receive feedback, learn from team members, participate in staff meetings, seek continual learning opportunities, and share feedback to support team growth.