PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE

Oneida-Healthcare; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Employee Gym

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) matching up to 6%

No Deductible Health Insurance

Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life coverage

Generous Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Oneida-Healthcare in the City of Oneida is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Aide for the day shift at our Extended Care Facility. This role involves assisting patients with treatment, maintaining the therapy area, and performing clerical tasks. We provide on-the-job training, ensuring you develop the necessary skills.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred healthcare experience of 2 years and a required CNA certification. We offer various benefits including free parking, employee gym, and a comprehensive health plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred 2 years of healthcare experience.
• CNA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for treatment and assisting during treatment.
• Maintaining therapy treatment areas and equipment.
• Recording patient charges and maintaining records.
• Assisting with administrative tasks at the front desk.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Clerical duties

Exercise movement assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

Oneida Health is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Aide to work the day shift at our Extended Care Facility located in Oneida. This position performs routine helper tasks including but not limited to some patient care duties as well as clerical duties. The work is performed under the instruction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist and, depending on the staffing patterns, a physical therapy assistant. We will provide candidates with on-the-job training in routine physical therapy‑related duties and procedures.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Employee Gym
• Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
• 403(b) matching up to 6%
• No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life coverage
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for treatment and providing transport or accompanying them to treatment areas.
• Preparing, setting up, and maintaining physical therapy treatment areas and equipment relative to the physical therapist’s direction.
• Assisting patients with exercise movements or changing positions during treatment.
• Recording charges on each patient relative to their billing and entering data into the computer; performing double checks of charges with appropriate procedures.
• Communicating regularly with appropriate staff regarding patient care, and scheduling.
• Helping patients carry out their maintenance programs as directed by a Physical Therapist.
• Cleaning, making repairs and maintaining physical therapy equipment and supplies.
• Assisting in maintaining the inventory of physical therapy supplies and equipment.
• Observing patients for safety and comfort and notifying the Physical Therapist or Assistant of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assisting the physical therapist or assistants in restorative and rehabilitative treatments.
• Maintaining records pertaining to treatment plans within Medicare guidelines and faxing, tracking, obtaining signatures, scanning, and filing care plans.
• Assisting with front desk tasks including opening or closing the department, preparing schedules, answering phones, and maintaining the flow of business when needed.
• Maintaining statistics of patients, visits, and charges.
• Opening and closing the department.

Why We’re The Right Fit For You

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand, allowing you to do what you do best.
• We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Experience:
  • Healthcare experience: 2 Years (Preferred)
• License/Certification:
  • CNA (Required)