Physical Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Carries out departmental support duties and such treatment programs or portions thereof as are delegated and supervised the supervisor or staff therapists.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

• 1. Demonstrates competence in physical and occupational therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with policies as outlined in department manuals.
• 1.1 Demonstrates competence with use of equipment in department appropriate for aide application.
• 2. Demonstrates responsibility for ordering, stocking, and maintaining supplies for outpatient department.
• 2.1 Stocks linen neatly in cabinets throughout the department.
• 3. Assists in, and/or prepares set up for treatments such as whirlpool, hot packs, cold packs, exercise, fluidotherapy, paraffin, ultrasound, electrical stimulation.
• 3.1 Greets patients and assists with dressing/ undressing as needed; assists on and off equipment as directed by therapist. Always greets/ treats patients in courteous and respectful manner.
• 4. Maintains treatment areas in clean and orderly condition.
• 4.1 Removes and replaces used linen promptly.
• 5. Works as a team member.
• 5.1 Demonstrates willingness and ability to assist others as requested.
• 6. Knows how to coordinate work. Works in an organized and efficient manner.
• 6.1 Responds appropriately to changes in the work schedule
• 7. Carries out routine clerical and receptionist duties as requested or assigned.
• 7.1 Files progress notes, physician orders and correspondence, exercise programs in correct order in active charts.
• 8. Seeks opportunities to advance skills and knowledge.
• 8.1 Attends departmental inservice programs.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in health setting, physical therapy preferred.

LICENSURE

CPR preferred.