THERAPY AIDE II - 67012683

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

47d•$34,760 - $38,236•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Aide II works in the Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) departments at Tacachale in Gainesville, Florida. Under the supervision of licensed therapists, the aide supports therapeutic programs and assists with physical management programs, occupational therapy interventions, and related activities for residents with developmental disabilities. The role collaborates with team members to support quality care and residents’ therapeutic progress. The position requires a valid Florida driver’s license and willingness to provide essential services during emergencies and work beyond the normal schedule when needed to maintain minimum facility coverage. The employee must be able to communicate clearly, use office equipment and software, and perform the listed mobility and lifting activities. Employment is subject to background screening.

Requirements

Valid Florida driver’s license; a corrective-lenses-restricted license is acceptable if corrective lenses are worn while operating a state vehicle.
Willingness to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Willingness to work beyond the normal schedule to maintain minimum coverage and meet agency needs.
Ability to speak and hear clearly.
Proficiency with office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, bend, crouch, reach overhead, stand, and walk.
Manual dexterity, including use of fingers, hands, and arms.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Knowledge of Agency for Health Care Administration regulations, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, filing systems and tracking, spelling and grammar, memorandum and report typing, and basic office procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions; collect, evaluate, and analyze data and use problem-solving techniques; understand and apply rules and procedures; collaborate in multidisciplinary teams; maintain cooperative working relationships; plan, organize, and coordinate work; organize data for reports and other written materials; interact professionally with customers; review documents for accuracy and quality; learn relevant software; and apply quality-management principles and techniques.
Skills in effective oral and written communication and managing multiple priorities while making timely decisions.

Responsibilities

Assist occupational and physical therapists with setting up and facilitating evaluations and treatment plans, including preparing therapy areas, gathering materials and forms, assisting with active range-of-motion exercises and feeding, and obtaining additional information as needed.
Report daily changes in residents’ condition, including seizure activity, aspiration, or behavioral changes, to the appropriate therapist.
Transport residents to and from therapy appointments and campus-wide activities.
Manage and stock therapy supplies.
Operate and maintain therapeutic equipment and adaptive devices, including treadmills, exercise bicycles, scales, helmets, orthotic devices, and wheelchairs.
Ensure equipment is in proper working condition and clean the therapy clinic and equipment after each session.
Organize, file, and purge charts as needed and maintain current, complete patient records.
Perform other related duties assigned by supervising therapists to support physical and occupational therapy programs.