Physical Therapy Technician - Per Diem - Day

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Nursing Assistant to support physical therapy services in the Ancillary Rehabilitation Medicine department. The role includes assisting therapists, managing patient care under supervision, and helping maintain infection control and department safety.

Responsibilities include equipment prep, patient ambulation support, and front desk backup when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care and treatment of patients under supervision of physical therapists.
• Assist therapists to administer treatments and transfer/ambulate/treat patients.
• Maintain infection control programs and safe department conditions.
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory; cover front desk when needed.
• Attend department meetings and in-services as appropriate.
• Assist in orientation and training of volunteers and students.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Infection control

Ambulation assistance

Equipment handling

Front desk coverage

Observation/reporting

Computer skills

Volunteer training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Ancillary Rehabilitation Medicine_1 Work Shift: Day Work Days: PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: Day Hours Per Pay Period: 0 Pay Rate/Range: $25.00 - $37.50 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Assists in care and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of physical therapists, administers and monitors programs for infection control; performs tasks to maintain the department in a safe and orderly condition.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Assists the physical therapists in administering treatments, under their direct supervision.
• Obtains equipment, material, supplies, and positions them appropriately for use.
• Assists patients in ambulation when instructed by a therapist.
• Assists patients to dress, undress.
• Assists therapists to support, transfer, ambulate, and treat patients.
• Provides coverage at the front desk in the absence of the receptionist/clerical coordinator.
• Observes patients and their equipment and reports unusual symptoms or equipment failure the therapists.
• Administers and monitors current methods of the infection control throughout the department.
• Maintains and clean all equipment and materials used in patient treatment.
• Maintains current inventory of materials and supplies to determine need for requisitions.
• Maintains and organize storage and supply area in an orderly way.
• Assists in the orientation, training of volunteers and students.
• Attends department meetings and in-services when relevant and appropriate subjects are presented.
• Duplicates materials as necessary.
• Attends hospitals mandatory in-service programs.
• Has computer skills/aptitude.
• Function as a Constant Supervision sitter on the nursing units, when assigned, including patient-center tasks such as performing bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, measurement of I&O's, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff.
• 19. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED less than 1 year Prior patient experience preferred
• Preferred Previous patient experience preferred (Low proficiency)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• For new hires/transfers within 180 Days Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - the highest distinction offered by the federal agency - for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an A Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.