PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE (OUTPATIENT) - NORTHWEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

Northwest Specialty Hospital • Coeur d'Alene, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join our Northwest Physical Team. At Northwest Physical Therapy, we believe in delivering first-class patient care, treating every person in our clinic with respect and kindness, and seeking continuous improvement. Our physical therapy team provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that works to assess each patient’s strengths and weaknesses to devise effective team-based treatment plans, in accordance with the physician’s orders. Under the supervision of the physical therapist and clinic leader, the Physical Therapy Aide is responsible for assisting with patient intake, preparing equipment and treatment areas, and moving mobility-challenged patients to designated locations within our facility. This position will provide Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants with non-medical support. The Physical Therapy Aide will prepare treatment equipment and rooms, assist patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas, and perform administrative duties. This position will also work closely with other departments as needed, to ensure the patient’s chart and information is complete to receive treatment. Works under stress and in situations that demand patience and tact while providing impeccable service. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Is aware of standard and performs in accordance with them

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is preferred
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient intake
• Preparing equipment and treatment areas
• Moving mobility-challenged patients to designated locations within our facility
• Preparing treatment equipment and rooms
• Assisting patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas
• Performing administrative duties
• Working closely with other departments as needed, to ensure the patient’s chart and information is complete to receive treatment

Benefits

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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