Therapy Aide

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics • Colfax, WA

12d • $20 - $35

About The Position

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits. Planning and Prioritizing Identifies and prioritizes a variety of support functions, i.e., stocking of supplies, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and patient care. Information Gathering Assists the director in data tracking and product research as requested. Decision-Making Assists multiple staff in patient care delivery without interruption of care or compromising patient safety. Communication Communicates with therapists regarding patient’s response to modalities and exercises. Addresses patient’s questions and concerns appropriately. Technical Proficiency Delivers modalities and supervises exercises for patients as specified by the therapist. Assists the therapist as requested. Provides support to the staff including but not limited to cleaning, changing linens, monitoring equipment, ordering supplies, stocking supplies, filing, photocopying, scheduling, registration, and answering phones. Performs any and all functions related to exercise class administration, with appropriate training and/or certification. Performs any and all functions related to a land or aquatic exercise program, under the direction of the therapist. Performs any and all functions related to exercise class administration, with appropriate training and/or certification. Performs any and all functions related to a land or aquatic exercise program, under the direction of the therapist. Teamwork Escorts patients to the treatment rooms and/or pool. Actively participates in department and Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics marketing and promotional activities. Quality Participates in the quality improvement effort. Personal Education Actively pursues educational opportunities through staff in-services and journals to maintain current perspective of the profession. Work Effectiveness Demonstrates the ability to care for a reasonable patient workload. Reliability Completes tasks assigned to perform in a timely manner. Demonstrates flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities. Other Stays abreast of changes within the industry. Consistently seeks out work that needs to be completed; works on ongoing projects; and assists others as needed. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us !

Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and staff and to perform activities requiring courtesy and tact.
• CPR certified in AHA BLS or the ability to become certified within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Therapy Aide.
• College coursework completion related to Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes a variety of support functions, i.e., stocking of supplies, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and patient care.
• Assists the director in data tracking and product research as requested.
• Assists multiple staff in patient care delivery without interruption of care or compromising patient safety.
• Communicates with therapists regarding patient’s response to modalities and exercises.
• Addresses patient’s questions and concerns appropriately.
• Delivers modalities and supervises exercises for patients as specified by the therapist.
• Assists the therapist as requested.
• Provides support to the staff including but not limited to cleaning, changing linens, monitoring equipment, ordering supplies, stocking supplies, filing, photocopying, scheduling, registration, and answering phones.
• Performs any and all functions related to exercise class administration, with appropriate training and/or certification.
• Performs any and all functions related to a land or aquatic exercise program, under the direction of the therapist.
• Escorts patients to the treatment rooms and/or pool.
• Actively participates in department and Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics marketing and promotional activities.
• Participates in the quality improvement effort.
• Actively pursues educational opportunities through staff in-services and journals to maintain current perspective of the profession.
• Demonstrates the ability to care for a reasonable patient workload.
• Completes tasks assigned to perform in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities.
• Stays abreast of changes within the industry.
• Consistently seeks out work that needs to be completed; works on ongoing projects; and assists others as needed.

Benefits

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457).
• Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees.
• Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed