PT/OT Aide- Inpatient Acquired Brain Injury - Expansion 2A

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The PT and OT Aide assists Physical and Occupational Therapists in preparing the environment and patients for routine care and helps patients with routine activities of daily living as determined by 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 rehabilitation services and collaboration with the care team. 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.
Knowledge of growth and development and ability to obtain, interpret, and disseminate information in terms of age-specific patient needs, including adolescent, adult, and geriatric needs.
Ability to follow instructions and problem-solve.
Willingness to take responsibility for professional growth and seek opportunities to improve skills.
Effective, timely verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
Ability to adapt willingly to changing work demands and the work environment.
Critical-thinking skills and sound judgment to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Successful completion of orientation and initial competency assessment by the determined due date.
Completion of mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by the determined due date.
Ability to transfer and position patients, including lifting up to 30 pounds.
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, and vestibular disorders.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating 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 a group setting.
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.
Perform work consistently with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures.
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 policies and procedures related to the area of responsibility.
Identify potential risk areas within the area of responsibility and support the problem-resolution process.
Perform other duties as required, requested, or assigned.