Physical Therapy Aide / Casual - West Penn Hospital

West Penn Allegheny Health System; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Highmark Health’s Allegheny Health Network seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to support the professional staff in patient care and department upkeep in accordance with the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Practice Act. The role participates in daily operations and helps with equipment cleaning and space preparation.

Qualified candidates may have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience or training.

Competenze

• Minimum High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mansioni

• Supports clinical activities by assisting staff in patient care and related tasks.
• Maintains clean and efficient department operations through supply management and post-use cleaning of equipment and treatment spaces.
• Collaborates with staff and leadership to allocate tasks efficiently and performs related clerical duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

High school diploma or GED

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Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : There are (2) positions available

GENERAL OVERVIEW

To assist the professional staff in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Practice Act and to provide day to day physical therapy department upkeep and support of the functions of the physical therapy department

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the clinical activities of the department by assisting the professional staff in patient care and patient care related activities as assigned at the direction of department leadership

Contributes to clean and efficient departmental operations through supply management and routine departmental post patient use cleaning activities for all equipment and treatment space

Collaborates with professional staff and leadership to ensure the most efficient allocation of tasks for the Aide within the changing workflow of the department. Performs various clerical duties as assigned by department leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Microsoft Outlook

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Internet email software

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT US

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.