Physical Therapy Aide

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking an inpatient Physical Therapy Aide to support therapists in delivering care on the South Shore of Long Island. You will assist with patient care, prepare rooms, and help maintain therapy equipment under supervision of physical and occupational therapists and PT assistants.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, with preferred health-field experience and BLS certification. Strong communication and regulatory compliance are essential to join our team committed to quality

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in the health field preferred but not required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to comply with all regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with patient care under therapist supervision
• Set up of patient room prior to therapy session
• Follow IC protocols to maintain therapy equipment
• Maintain parts of therapy equipment on patient care units
• Patient population includes cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patient.
• Work with interdisciplinary therapy team
• Assist with routine operations of the department

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

With almost 900 physicians on staff and a Level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the South Shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The inpatient Physical Therapy Aide works under the direct supervision of physical and occupational therapists and physical therapist assistants to assist with patient care.

Overview

With almost 900 physicians on staff and a Level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the South Shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The inpatient Physical Therapy Aide works under the direct supervision of physical and occupational therapists and physical therapist assistants to assist with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with patient care under therapist supervision
• Set up of patient room prior to therapy session
• Follow IC protocols to maintain therapy equipment
• Maintain pars of therapy equipment on patient care units
• Patient population includes cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patient.
• Work with interdisciplinary therapy team
• Assist with routine operations of the department

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required
• Experience in the health field preferred but not required
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to comply with all regulatory standards

Salary Range

USD $24.44 - USD $34.22 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.