Physical Therapy Aide

27000 Rehabilitation Services - Canyons; Utah; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a versatile team member to support patient care and department operations at Utah Valley Outpatient Center in Provo. The role involves assisting therapists, managing supplies, and performing clerical duties to support a smooth patient experience.

Expect to help patients with exercise equipment, maintain equipment, and perform data entry related to care. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic patient care tasks as directed.
• Comfort with data entry for therapist and patient care purposes.
• Proactive in maintaining equipment and supply areas.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Check, order, and stock equipment/supplies.
• Clean, organize, maintain equipment, including labeling and maintaining identification of existing equipment.
• Complete data entry for the therapist and for patient care purposes.
• Routine office and clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist patients in safely using the exercise equipment correctly.
• Acts as a medical chaperone for sensitive exams as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the therapist and manager.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Patient engagement

Time management

Compassion

BLS for healthcare providers

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

This is a multipurpose position in which duties range from carrying out basic patient care tasks as directed by a licensed therapist to overseeing a variety of operational activities for the department.

Essential Functions

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Check, order, and stock equipment/supplies.
• Clean, organize, maintain equipment, including labeling and maintaining identification of existing equipment.
• Complete data entry for the therapist and for patient care purposes.
• Routine office and clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist patients in safely using the exercise equipment correctly.
• Acts as a medical chaperone for sensitive exams as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the therapist and manager.

Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Engagement
• Time Management
• Compassion
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Basic Computer skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Utah Valley Outpatient Center - Provo, Utah. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.94 - $24.62

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Compliance

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Artificial Intelligence & Data Privacy

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Company Information

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Career Development Program

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

General Disclaimers

All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!