Therapy Aide - Cowden Center

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix is seeking a Therapy Services Aide I to support physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists. You will prepare treatment areas, assist with patient care, and help with routine therapeutic activities under on-site supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred PT tech certification and prior patient care experience. A BLS certificate is expected per unit guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate as Physical Therapy Tech preferred.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as appropriate for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and treatment area for care and assist with designated routine acts.
• Assist therapists with patient care for individuals requiring two-person help.
• Perform modality treatments under therapist directions with proper parameters.
• Track patient progress and assist with ROM, stretching, ADLs and dysphagia group.
• Maintain and clean equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Help schedule inpatients and outpatients and input therapy orders as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment setup

Cleaning and sanitation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Therapy Tech certificate (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 9202 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85020. Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation. Shift: Day. Department: Therapy Services OP-JCL. Located at Cowden Center, Central Ave & Dunlap, Phoenix. Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm.

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: The THERAPY SERVICES AIDE I performs designated routine tasks aiding physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists. Prepare patient and treatment area for care, aid therapist with patient care by completing selected routine acts, tasks or procedures under on site supervision.

Essential Functions

• Prepares area, equipment and patient for treatment and cleans up area and equipment after treatment.
• Assists therapist with patient care for patients requiring assist of 2 persons.
• Performs appropriate modality treatments with correct parameters, as directed by therapist.
• Observes/guides/assists/records patient’s performance with range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises, ADLs and dysphagia group.
• Provides ambulation training to patients who require minimal assistance or less.
• Maintains department/gym in neat and orderly manner.
• Returns equipment to Therapy Services storage area at the end of each day.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and supplies.
• Maintains daily temperature logs and cleaning lists, according to departmental guidelines.
• Assists with control of linen and supply inventory, according to individual site guidelines.
• Organize and stock linen and supply inventory systematically and efficiently.
• Reports equipment in need of repair or maintenance to Lead and assists in repair as indicated.
• Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the department.
• Assist in scheduling inpatients and outpatients and data entry for therapy orders and productivity, as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required. Other / Certificate Graduate of a Physical Therapy Tech program Preferred.

Experience

Previous patient care experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS for the Healthcare worker required as appropriate for the assigned unit.

Company Culture

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.