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

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, professional, and flexible Physical Therapy Aide II to join our Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. At UnityPoint Health – Meriter Therapy, patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values of Foster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunity in our daily work. We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Prior patient care or clinic support duties

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Assist in patient care under direct supervision of Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist in hospital setting.
Assisting with exercises, transfers and mobility.
Preparing therapy session equipment and organizing therapy gym space.
Duties may include gathering mobility equipment, organizing patient room for safety during mobility, inspecting mobility equipment.
Cleaning Equipment and ensuring that equipment is in good working condition, organizing equipment inventory, and providing input to management on equipment replacement and additions as identified by need.
Willing to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, ordering, etc.
Assists in patient mobility by participating in the hospital wide Mobility Program.
Embrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, active in staff meetings, seek continual learning opportunities to advance knowledge, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.