PT Aide

Sea Mar Community Health Centers • Seattle, WA

3d • $23

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Position Summary Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist or occupational therapist. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Dedication to working with underserved communities
• Experience working on a team
• Ability to create a safe, effective, and efficient treatment environment
• Good verbal communication
• Active listening and motivational coaching
• Customer service experience
• Self-development and accountability
• Experience with exercise or sports involvement
• Multi-tasking skills
• Supply management skills
• High School Diploma, BA preferred
• CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers – can be provided by Sea Mar
• Infection Control Compliance – training will be provided by Sea Mar
• Medical Screening Requirements Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required.
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with infection control policies and procedures.
• Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat or cold packs; paraffin dips; helping patients onto exercise equipment; monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; monitoring prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and communicate any changes in condition to staff physical therapist or other facility personnel as appropriate.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential, adhering to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.
• Participates in educational opportunities; reads professional publications and articles; maintains networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees