PT/OT Aide -Shepherd Pathways Post Acute Brin Injury

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

14d

About The Position

The PT and OT Aide assists Physical and Occupational Therapists in preparing the environment and patients for routine care and supports patients with routine activities of daily living as specified in the treatment plan. All activities are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed OTR, PT, COTA, or PTA. This hands-on support role contributes to patient experience and recovery through collaborative rehabilitation services. The position works in a normal patient care environment, with some potential exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious viruses. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive.

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.
Ability to understand and communicate information about age-specific patient needs, including adolescent, adult, and geriatric needs.
Ability to follow instructions and solve problems.
Willingness to take responsibility for professional growth and seek opportunities to improve skills.
Effective and timely verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
Ability to adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Critical thinking and sound judgment to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Successful completion of orientation and initial competency assessment by the designated due date.
Completion of mandatory education and annual competency assessments by the designated due dates.
Ability to transfer and position patients, including lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting, moving, squatting, kneeling, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Previous therapy aide or clinical/healthcare experience.
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health science, biology, or a related field.
Previous experience with patients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or vestibular disorders.

Responsibilities

Help create a welcoming environment for patient care.
Transport patients throughout the center.
Assemble equipment and adjust it to patient needs.
Assist patients with transfers on nursing units, in preparation for PT sessions, or as directed.
Assist patients with weight shifts and daily activities such as grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting, and bathing, or with assigned OT therapy activities.
Conduct assigned OT groups or assist PTs or PTAs in group settings.
Maintain therapy and nursing equipment and the environment.
Clean and return wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, and other assigned equipment.
Complete assigned clerical duties.
Instruct new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
Attend and actively contribute to department meetings.
Work in accordance with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
Use proper safety techniques and report employee, patient, or visitor injuries or accidents and other safety issues to the supervisor and through the occurrence notification system.
Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and applicable policies and procedures; identify potential risk areas and support problem resolution.
Perform other duties as required, requested, or assigned.