Physical Therapy Aide (Acute)

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support clinical staff in patient care and rehabilitative procedures, ensuring smooth daily operations. You will assist with preparing treatment areas, setting up equipment, and maintaining supplies to support efficient therapy sessions.

This role emphasizes courteous patient service, safety, and teamwork with the rehabilitation team to deliver high-quality care to patients of all ages in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and restore treatment areas and equipment.
• Maintain adequate supply levels through inventory monitoring and ordering.
• Check equipment for safety standards and assist front office personnel.
• Provide courteous patient service and support to clinical staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Why choose Northside and its Rehabilitation Team?

• Northside supports our employees' professional and personal growth.
• Offers advanced certification and specialty training financial support and tuition reimbursement. Available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement levels programs.
• Fosters an environment that promotes work/life balance. We embrace diversity. We care about you.

• Highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department.
• Compassionate, dedicated, innovative team of highly specialized professional staff with a focus on providing evidence based care
• Supportive leadership team encouraging personal growth and development.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives.
• Focus on service excellence and providing expert level care to our patients.

• Seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications & specialty training.
• Residency and enrichment programs underway with other key residency programs to come
• Longevity within our team, often celebrating 20, 30, and 40 years of service

The Physical Therapy Aide assists clinical staff during patient care activities in the administration of rehabilitative procedures and treatments of various types of geriatric, adult, adolescent, child and infant patients. Duties include: preparation/restoration of treatment areas and equipment; maintaining adequate supply levels through inventory monitoring and ordering; checking equipment used for safety standards, assisting front office personnel and other duties as assigned.

The duties of this position require the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support

PREFERRED

1. One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide