Physical Therapist Aide
About The Position
Performs the essential duties and primary functions of a Rehab Tech. The role includes transferring and transporting patients, completing infection control duties, and assisting with or administering physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments under the direct supervision of PT or PTA, OT or COTA, and/or SLP. The aide communicates with professional disciplines regarding patient performance and with physicians and other health care workers, and promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel from other departments. The role also requires solving practical problems and responding to written and oral instructions. The schedule is PRN, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with weekends and holidays as scheduled. The aide administers OT, PT, and ST modalities, procedures, and protocols according to department guidelines; practices in accordance with hospital policies and protocols; takes responsibility for professional development; and participates in ambulation of non-therapy patients as needed through the Ambulation Aide program. A high school diploma or GED is required. The employee must complete eight hours of hospital-provided continuing education upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine, focused on the management and care of total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement patients and elective spine surgery patients. The role requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear. Clinical staff lifting is limited to 35 pounds; heavier lifts require an assisted-lift device or assistance from another individual or individuals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Complete eight hours of hospital-provided continuing education upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear.
- Clinical staff lifting is limited to 35 pounds; lifts exceeding this limit require an assisted-lift device or assistance from another individual or individuals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with written and oral instructions.
Responsibilities
- Transfer and transport patients.
- Complete infection control duties.
- Assist with or administer physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments under the direct supervision of PT or PTA, OT or COTA, and/or SLP.
- Communicate with professional disciplines regarding patient performance and with physicians and other health care workers.
- Promote teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
- Administer OT, PT, and ST modalities, procedures, and protocols according to department guidelines.
- Support and practice in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Take responsibility for professional development.
- Participate in ambulation of non-therapy patients as needed as part of the Ambulation Aide program.
- Complete eight hours of hospital-provided continuing education upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine.
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Education Level
High school or GED
