Restorative Physical Therapy Aide

WVU Medicine

11d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the PT and PTA, conducts maintenance programs as outlined by staff physical therapists. Identifies and meets the patient's needs in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification issued by state where services are provided. WV – Nurse Aide through WV DHHR Nurses Aide Registry
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Able to take and read manual blood pressure.
• Able to critically think
• Able to assist patients using proper technique for transfers, gait, and basic ROM/functional exercises.
• Able to perform basic computer skills
• Able to take direction.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and written with nurses and therapists.
• Able to self-initiate work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to accurately attain and report vital signs
• Able to identify basic signs of distress and report to nursing.
• Able to properly fit and apply ambulation/mobility devices splints, slings, and orthoses/prostheses
• Able and willing to complete on the job training, in-service education, and be able to carry out specific job duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in an RN or LPN program
• Prior experience as a restorative nursing aide.
• Prior patient care experience in an acute care hospital and/or post-acute (skilled nursing, rehab hospital, or home health) setting
• Phlebotomy experience
• Glucometer use

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient assignments, applying good judgement and knowledge of skills required within the realm of the job responsibility.
• Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients with a restorative/maintenance mobility program as outlined by staff physical therapists.
• Documents on appropriate areas of the patient chart as per policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical and technical skills, completes skills check list, and performs these skills daily as required.
• Provides a high level of customer service in accordance with established hospital customer service standards.
• Assists with admission of the patient (i.e. completion of the appropriate areas of admission forms, initial vital signs, orientation to room and unit, etc.) as directed by the RN.
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

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