PRN PT/OT Aide- Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehab

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Shepherd Center is a world-renowned rehabilitation facility with over 50 years of experience, specializing in complex conditions like spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, amputations, stroke, MS, and pain. Ranked by U.S. News as a top rehabilitation hospital, it's also recognized as a Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. Shepherd Center is unique for having an on-site intensive care unit, enabling earlier rehabilitation for the most complex patients. The center treats thousands of patients annually with expertise and compassion, fostering a culture of hope, humor, and hard work. The PT and OT Aide supports Physical and Occupational Therapists by preparing the environment and patients for routine care and assisting with daily living activities under direct supervision. This role is crucial for improving patient experience through rehabilitation services and facilitating patient recovery through collaboration and problem-solving.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills.
Ability to interact directly with patients in a positive and supportive manner.
Ability to learn and operate therapy equipment.
Must display knowledge of growth, development and the ability to obtain, interpret and disseminate information in terms of age specific patient needs (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to follow instructions and problem solve.
Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

Nice To Haves

Previous therapy aide or clinical/healthcare experience preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health science, biology or related field of study preferred.
Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke, Concussion and Vestibular Disorders.

Responsibilities

Assists in creating a welcoming environment for patient care.
Transports patients throughout the center.
Assembles equipment and adjusting it to patient needs.
Assists patients with transfers on the nursing units, in preparation for a PT session, or as directed.
Assists patient with weight shifts and other daily activities (grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting, bathing etc.) or assigned OT therapy activities.
Conducts assigned OT groups or assisting PTs or PTAs in a group setting.
Maintains the therapy and nursing equipment and environment.
Cleans and returns wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, and other equipment as assigned.
Completes assigned clerical duties.
Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
Attends and actively contributes to department meetings.
Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility.
Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.