Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

8d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for aiding department therapists in patient management, set-up, and treatment tasks. They perform support duties to facilitate operations of inpatient, outpatient, and Transitional Care Center services, collaborating with and supporting therapists in their daily work schedules. Aides must be aware of and utilize the principles of growth and development, prepared to work with patients throughout the developmental spectrum. This role supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school with an A.A. degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
CPR certified within probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
0.4 FTE (16 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

Responsibilities

Assist patients with bed mobility and transfers as instructed by licensed therapist.
Assist with positioning of patients for exercise regime or for hydrotherapy treatment.
Assist therapist in guarding patient during gait and stair training.
Improves patient comfort by ascertaining and meeting needs as appropriate (water, tissue, reading material).
Demonstrates knowledge of therapy equipment by name and function.
Accompanies patient to and from therapy sessions as assigned. Demonstrates safe and effective use of appropriate patient transport equipment (i.e. WC, c/c).
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of pain scale and effects of pain on patient tolerance and performance.
Takes regular inventory of supplies and equipment. Prepares order forms for Department Coordinator/Director for approval and authorization.
Orders routine supplies as assigned.
Stocks treatment areas with appropriate supplies (gym, hydrotherapy, satellite and TCC). Maintains linen supply.
Answers phone and manages reception desk in absence of department receptionist as assigned.
Enters patient charges in computer as assigned. Performs routine copying and other clerical duties as trained and assigned.