PRN Therapy Aide - Outpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Shepherd Center • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PT/OT Aide will assist the Physical and Occupational Therapists to prepare the environment and the patient for routine care. All activities are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed OTR, PT, COTA, or PTA. Particularly, this PT/OT Aide role is for primarily the Locomotor Training Department. As an active and hands-on position, the PT/OT Aide - Locomotor has the opportunity to greatly improve the patient experience through rehabilitation services. This collaborative role engages problem solving skills in order to facilitate patient recovery. It also assists in creating a welcoming environment for patient care. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills.
• This is a support role that requires an individual to be able 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

• Assisting patients with transfers, in preparation for a PT session.
• Assembling equipment and adjusting it to patient needs.
• Assisting therapist in moving patient’s legs and hips to simulate walking.
• Effectively and professionally communicating with patient and all members of team.
• Maintaining the therapy and nursing equipment and environment.
• Completing assigned clerical duties.
• Instructing new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
• Assisting patients with weight shifts and other daily activities.
• Attending and actively contributing to department meetings.
• Conduct assigned OT groups or assisting PTs or PTAs in a group setting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED