Physical Therapy Aide Terrell

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Terrell, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under on-site supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, this role assists with departmental operations and patient care in accordance with an established physician plan of care. The position must comply with applicable licensure/certification requirements, Texas state practice acts, and Hunt Memorial Hospital District policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read, write and follow written instructions.
Ability to function with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with patients/family members.
Ability to meet minimum hiring standards.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Assists with patient treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Assists patient with mobility skills including bed mobility, transfers, and gait as directed by PT, PTA, ST, OT, or COTA.
Assists with wound care by preparing equipment and supplies and removing and disposing of dressing.
Prepares and applies hot/cold packs, paraffin, ultrasound, and TENS as directed by the PT, PTA, OT, or COTA.
Prepares and positions patient for treatment as directed by the PT, PTA, OT or COTA.
Performs responsibilities related to departmental operations.
Maintains daily patient treatment documentation (relays orders, enters charges, keeps monthly statistical reports).
Performs clerical duties (collects and distributes mail, answers phone, complies charts, files and makes copies).
Ensures clean, safe working environment.
Cleans work areas and prepares for next use; cleans supply area.
Maintains clean hydro equipment and other equipment as directed.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials; replaces sharps/hazardous waste containers when full.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
Complies with all HIPAA standards.