Physical Therapy Aide

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Per Diem Day Rehabilitation Support teammate at Winchester Hospital. You will assist Physical Therapists, help prepare equipment, escort and support patients, and cover front desk tasks to maintain smooth patient flow.

The role emphasizes creating a welcoming, clean and safe environment, reducing wait times, and contributing to an excellent patient experience in the rehabilitation services office.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
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• Preferred: Students enrolled in physical therapy, athletic training or other health related field.

Responsibilities

• Assesses waiting room status regularly and liaises with patients to ensure comfort and wait-time satisfaction.
• Greets, transports and escorts patients, educates and identifies patients to ensure they feel welcomed and comfortable.
• Assists Therapists in preparing equipment for treatment.
• Provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
• Keeps department clean, free of obstacles and stocked with supplies and linen.
• Assists with front desk coverage: answers phone and non-clinical rehab questions.
• Schedules patients and changes appointments; collects patient co-pays.
• Performs safety checks on equipment at start/end of shift and throughout day.
• Responds to supply/equipment issues to maximize useful life.

Skills

Patient assistance

Administrative support

Equipment safety checks

Front desk coverage

Education

High school diploma

Health-related field student

Job description

Winchester, MA • Winchester Hospital • Per Diem • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description SummaryContributes to the Hospital’s by assisting Physical Therapists and support functions in an effort optimizing the efficiency of the rehabilitation services operations. This staff position will have an impact on the patient experience by minimizing wait times and ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment.Job Description:Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalentEducation Preferred: Students enrolled in physical therapy, athletic training or other health related fieldJOB FUNCTIONSAssesses waiting room status regularly, liaisons with patients to ensure comfort and wait-time satisfaction. Serves as a resource person by providing appropriate information and assistance to patients, families and visitors to improve their overall experience in the rehabilitation services office(s).Greets, transports and/or escorts, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable.Assists the Therapists in preparing the equipment for treatmentProvide ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.Keeps department clean, free of obstacles and stocked in adequate supplies and linen.Performs other administrative functions as needed to ensure the department runs smoothly, efficiently and seamlessly to the patients, including but not limited to covering the front desk:Answers phone and answers non-clinical questions about rehab servicesSchedule patients. Changes patient appointmentsCollects patient co—pays.Performs safety checks on equipment at start and end of shift and periodically throughout the day.Respond to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of supplies and equipment and to maximize its useful life.Pay Range:$19.50 – $26.24The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Per DiemShift: DayCategory: Therapy & RehabilitationPay Range: $19.50 - $26.24FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR102626