Inpatient Physical Therapy Aide – Growth & Benefits

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking an inpatient Physical Therapy Aide to support therapists in delivering care on the South Shore of Long Island. You will assist with patient care, prepare rooms, and help maintain therapy equipment under supervision of physical and occupational therapists and PT assistants.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, with preferred health-field experience and BLS certification. Strong communication and regulatory compliance are essential to join our team committed to quality

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in the health field preferred but not required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to comply with all regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with patient care under therapist supervision
• Set up of patient room prior to therapy session
• Follow IC protocols to maintain therapy equipment
• Maintain parts of therapy equipment on patient care units
• Patient population includes cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patient.
• Work with interdisciplinary therapy team
• Assist with routine operations of the department

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking an inpatient Physical Therapy Aide to support therapists in delivering care on the South Shore of Long Island. You will assist with patient care, prepare rooms, and help maintain therapy equipment under supervision of physical and occupational therapists and PT assistants.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, with preferred health-field experience and BLS certification. Strong communication and regulatory compliance are essential to join our team committed to quality