Physical Therapy Aide

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy support professional to assist the Physical Therapist in initial evaluations, patient care, and program education. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to promote effective, compassionate care.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma or GED, PT Aide experience in acute care, CPR certification, and comfortable assisting with patient transfer, gait training, and home exercise instruction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with PT Aide experience in acute care.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to assist PT and clinical staff in various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical staff in patient care activities under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Instructs and educates patients in home exercise programs under supervision.
• Assists with preparation of patient for treatment and equipment adjustments.
• Adjusts equipment to patient size (bedside commode, walker, cane, crutches).
• Prepare patient lists for Rehab disciplines at start of day and adjust as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PT Aide experience in acute care

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Assists clinical staff in patient care activities under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist for bed positioning, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise and other effective care interventions.
• Instructs and educates patients in brief home exercise programs under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Assists with preparation of patient for treatment by clinical staff which includes assisting patients in dressing, application of braces and prothesis, removal of compression devices and acquiring/preparing appropriate equipment and linen for use during clinical treatment.
• Adjusts equipment to patient’s size, including height and weight. Equipment includes but is not limited to, bedside commode, walker, cane and crutches.
• Non-Clinical Duties
• Prepare patient list for each Rehab discipline at the beginning of each work day amd make changes throughout the day as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and At least 6 months PT Aide experience in the acute care setting, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and At least 6 months PT Aide experience in the acute care setting, upon hire or
• equivalent technical training. and At least 6 months PT Aide experience in the acute care setting, upon hire and
• equivalent with direct therapy contact. and
• Those who successfully complete the PT Aide training course will be credited with 12 weeks of experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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