Inpatient Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. in Columbus, OH, seeks a Therapy Administrative Support to assist therapy services, maintain spaces, and support patient care under supervision.

This role combines administrative and clinical duties in a pediatric setting. Responsibilities include managing treatment areas, inventory, data collection, coordinating volunteers, and assisting with patient needs during therapy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, clean treatment areas and prepares therapy spaces.
• Monitors supplies and equipment inventory; assists with adaptive equipment.
• Transports patients, records, and equipment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and collects data.
• Coordinates department volunteers and observers.
• Assists patients’ needs during therapy under direct supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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:

• 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.
• Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:

CPR certification within 60 days of hire, required.

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: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, 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”