Physical Therapy Aide Per Diem

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists as needed for daily patient care. Maintains a clean and organized work area; disinfects equipment and maintains daily/weekly cleaning logs and temperature logs; performs clerical duties as needed. The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate.
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Good physical health.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of position (i.e. lifting, supporting patients)
Good oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization abilities
Good time management skills
Self-motivated
Strong knowledge of safe practices including proper body mechanics, use of equipment and lift coach, and personal protective equipment
Strong proactive mindset, self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Nice To Haves

Previous Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with caring out individually designed treatment programs developed by a licensed therapist.
Monitors the patient’s pain response and advises supervising therapist of any changes for possible reassessment.
Assists patients in use of appropriate assistive devices and DME per therapist instruction.
Safely transports patients and assists in patient transfers and bed positioning as a second assist.
Uses critical thinking to determine how to safely “hand off” patients to the next therapist.
Maintains a clean and organized workplace, proper inventory levels, disinfects equipment and work areas, maintains daily/weekly cleaning logs, does appropriate temperature checks.
Maintains proper linen supply and changes linen bags when 2/3 full.
Performs clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory, supply ordering, messages, charges, and general needs at the time.
Participates in department and organizational quality improvement and patient satisfaction performance improvement programs.
Works toward department finance success factors by minimizing waste, keeping department supplies and equipment in working condition and following department timekeeping policies
Maintain Productivity standards for direct patient care.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions