Physical Therapy Aide- Full time- Vista

Sharp; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking an attentive therapy support role to assist therapists across inpatient and outpatient settings. The position focuses on patient care, equipment maintenance, and department coordination.

Responsibilities include front-office support, inventory management, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff. BLS is required, HS diploma or equivalent, and 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year related experience in a healthcare setting.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must be able to perform clerical tasks and assist with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists and therapy assistants in patient-related tasks.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and inventory of department supplies.
• Support front office duties including phones, billing checks, scheduling and chart processing.
• Escort patients and assist with basic clerical duties as needed.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and smooth department operations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Windows Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Job description

Hours :

Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable

AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $25.000 - $25.000 - $29.590

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

What You Will Do

Assists therapists and therapy assistants in performance of patient-related tasks in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations. Is responsible for cleaning and simple maintenance of equipment. Assists with maintenance of department inventory and ordering of general departmental supplies. Escorting patients and performance of some basic clerical duties may be required.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year related experience in a healthcare setting
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Essential Functions

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Assists therapists in the provision of patient care.
• Responsible for equipment and supply inventory management including ordering, maintenance logs and cleaning schedules.
• Supports the Office Coordinator and Clerk/Receptionists with front office duties including faxing, answering phones, checking billing, checking in patients, filing, patient chart discharge processing, collecting copayments, scheduling, (Outpatient department only).
• Completes special projects and tasks assigned by supervisors to facilitate the streamlined operations of therapy services.
• Projects a positive attitude and demeanor with patients and colleagues fostering a remarkable patient experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of both inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services.
• Basic knowledge of the use of physical agents and modalities in the provision of patient care.
• Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.

SharpHealthcare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class