Inpatient Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in North Carolina is seeking a Therapy Services Support role to assist with administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. You will help maintain treatment areas, manage supplies, and support patient care alongside therapists.

The position emphasizes customer service, organisation, and teamwork, with CPR certification required within 60 days of hire. Healthcare experience, especially with children, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred, especially with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment; prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors inventory and assists with supplies, equipment, and adaptive devices.
• Transports patients and records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and data collection to support operations.
• Coordinates departmental volunteers and observers for therapy sessions.
• Assists with patient needs during therapy under direct supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

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"