PT/OT Therapy Technician — Hands-On Patient Support

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Therapy Aide to support Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Recreational Therapy services. You will assist licensed staff with treatments, transport patients and equipment, and help prepare therapy modalities for use.

You will reinforce education for patients and families, stock supplies, and provide cross-coverage across Advocate Health facilities as needed. The role is performed in a fast-paced clinical environment with indoor settings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional staff with Physical, Occupational, Speech, or Recreational Therapy treatments and/or completion of paperwork.
• Supervises patient exercise program in Physical and Occupational Therapy under the direct guidance of a therapist or an assistant.
• Prepares modalities for the Physical and Occupational Therapy licensed staff.
• Transports patients and equipment
• Monitors equipment for cleanliness and operation per regulatory guidelines.
• Reinforces patient and family education as instructed by the licensed therapy staff.
• Copies, stocks, and inventories therapy forms and supplies.
• Assists with orienting new and rotating staff.
• Provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Advocate Health facilities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Therapy Aide to support Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Recreational Therapy services. You will assist licensed staff with treatments, transport patients and equipment, and help prepare therapy modalities for use.

You will reinforce education for patients and families, stock supplies, and provide cross-coverage across Advocate Health facilities as needed. The role is performed in a fast-paced clinical environment with indoor settings and