Physical Therapy Aide (Acute)

Northside Hospital Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Aide assists clinical staff during patient care activities in the administration of rehabilitative procedures and treatments for geriatric, adult, adolescent, child, and infant patients. The role includes preparing and restoring treatment areas and equipment, monitoring and ordering supplies, checking equipment for safety, assisting front office personnel, and performing other assigned duties. The position requires courtesy and patience when communicating with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel, and others to provide quality customer service.

Northside Hospital’s Rehabilitation Team describes itself as supportive of employee professional and personal growth, with a focus on evidence-based care, service excellence, collaboration, and community involvement. The team offers advanced certification and specialty-training financial support and tuition reimbursement, staff career advancement programs, supportive leadership, mentorship, and residency and enrichment programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff during patient care activities involving rehabilitative procedures and treatments.
• Prepare and restore treatment areas and equipment.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies to maintain adequate supply levels.
• Check equipment used for safety standards.
• Assist front office personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate courteously and patiently with patients, families, medical personnel, and others to provide quality customer service.

Benefits

• Financial support for advanced certification and specialty training, available upon hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement level programs.
• Work/life balance support.
• Residency and enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED