P.T. AIDE

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a dedicated P.T. Aide to support physical therapists in administering treatments and assisting with patient care. This entry-level role involves completing essential tasks like preparing equipment and maintaining infection control standards. If you have a high school diploma and current BLS certification, join us in delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Willingness to learn basic modalities and equipment procedures.
• Comfortable working with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a therapist.
• Prepares patients and equipment for treatment.
• Carries out departmental infection control and assists in delivering clerical work.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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I. Position Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, transports patients as necessary, carries out departmental infection control, assists in the delivery of clerical work, and assists therapists as necessary.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy Aide

Job Description

Revised: 05/16/2019

I. Position Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, transports patients as necessary, carries out departmental infection control, assists in the delivery of clerical work, and assists therapists as necessary.

II. Position Relationships

• Responsible to: Director of PM&R
  
  

All Therapists and Licensed Assistants

• Workers Supervised: None
• Interrelationships: Constant contact with patients, families,
  
  

nursing services, therapists, and various departmental and hospital employees. Occasional contact with physicians.

III. Responsibilities And Authorities

• Performs other duties as assigned by the department's management staff.
• As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department.
• Participates in and promotes the “I CARE” service philosophy of Integrity, Customer Centered, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
• Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Transfers patients within to and from the dept.
• Carries out treatment responsibilities as needed with patient safety as the top concern. Does not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Follows proper lifting and patient transfer techniques and utilizes appropriate minimal lift equipment.
• Prepares patient and equipment for treatment.
• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments under the direct supervision of the PT and/or LPTA.
• Infection control of the department and equipment.
• Attend inservices as necessary and take part in department training sessions.
• Assisting with inventory control of supplies.
• Participates in rotating to necessary areas, setting will include but not limited to outpatient, wound care, rehab, acute care, and long-term acute care, to provide treatment coverage to patients where needed.
• Participates in restorative treatment as outlined by the evaluation therapist.
  
  

IV. Performance Factors Used To Evaluate Employee

• Implements appropriate care to the following age groups: (circle all that apply):
• Pediatric (0-16 y.o.) 4. Geriatric
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Demonstrates independence in performing daily duties and does so in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic modalities and infection control duties.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and follows appropriate channels of communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Qualifications:
• Education:
  
  

High School diploma or equivalent.

• Training and Experience:
  
  

Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.

• Job Knowledge:
  
  

Must be willing to learn basic modalities and equipment procedures. Must be comfortable working with direct patient care.

VI. Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Constant standing and walking.
• Heavy lifting of patient and equipment.
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases or radiation.
  
  

I have read the above position description and am aware of my job responsibilities. I will promote adherence to the Hospital Compliance/Integrity Plan, ensure attendance at hospital compliance training for myself and will cooperate with Internal Compliance Audits and focused Reviews.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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