Physical Therapy Aide (Village West - Sports Medicine)
About The Position
The PT/OT aide provides assistance to the overall organization and effectiveness of the department by providing coordination and organization of departmental supplies, performing patient transport and assisting therapists with patient interventions, and assisting with assessment and monitoring of pool chemicals and maintain a safe environment. Therapy aide is also responsible for safe operations of the department including maintaining departmental safety records, providing staff education and information on safety matters. The therapy aides supervises PT/OT volunteers and assist with PT/OT student aide supervision when requested. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent
- No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training
- Previous experience with pediatrics or in the health care field including public interactions, multitasking activities, professionalism, good judgment and decision making skills.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and organization for safe clinic environment.
- Maintains and organizes departmental supplies and equipment.
- Assists in maintenance of a safe environment, provides education to staff on safety policies, identifies safety concerns and plans remediation, and promotes efficiency of operations.
- Evaluates and maintains pool and medical spa chemical levels, provides supervision on pool deck and assists therapists when requested with patient treatment in the pool.
- Provides office support and back-up for Front Office staff as needed.
- Patient transport and assisting therapists with direct patient care when requested and direct patient supervision for patients in medical spa.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
