Patient Care Technician Physical Therapy

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension in Evansville, Indiana, is seeking a PRN position in the Physical Therapy department. The role involves aiding movement and placement of patients, assisting with personal care and daily living activities, and reporting changes to nursing staff while documenting care. Rooms and equipment are kept clean and orderly.

The role requires a High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience, with BLS within 30 days of hire. Nurse Aide is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Aid movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Evansville, Indiana
• Facility : Ascension St. Vincent
• Department/Speciality : Physical Therapy
• Schedule : PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s): Nurse Aide.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.