Inpatient Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks a motivated individual to support therapy services. You will perform administrative and clinical duties under direct supervision, help maintain patient areas, and assist with data collection for ongoing therapy programs.

The role includes transporting items, assisting patients, coordinating volunteers, maintaining inventory, and preparing treatment spaces, while handling general office tasks to keep therapy operations efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred CMA or CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports therapy services by performing administrative and clinical duties under direct supervision.
• Assists with patient care and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and observers of therapy.
• Maintains safe, clean treatment areas and assists with inventory and supplies.
• Performs general office duties and data collection to support departmental operations.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

This job is M-F 730-4pm with a minimum of 1 weekend shift a month. You must be able to work this schedule for 1 full year post hire.

This job is M-F 730-4pm with a minimum of 1 weekend shift a month. You must be able to work this schedule for 1 full year post hire.

Job Description Summary

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attends to patients' personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) , preferred.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

Experience

• Health care experience, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Standing
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Walking
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"