Therapy Aide: Hands-on PT Support & Patient Care

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell in Manhasset, NY seeks an assistant to support Physical Therapists in patient treatment. You will prepare patients for sessions, transport them as needed, assist with dressing, and help set up equipment in a clean, orderly department.

You will also assist staff with ordering supplies, maintain the work area, and perform duties essential to department operations. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and BLS certification must be obtained within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification within the first three (3) months from Date of Hire, required.
• Prior patient care experience, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapists in their treatment of patients; prepares patients for treatment as directed.
• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Assists patients in dressing and undressing.
• Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
• Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
• Assists PT in giving paraffin treatments, applying hot packs, assists patients in and out of whirlpool and hubbard tank, and guards patients in ambulation.
• Assists patients to bathroom.
• Assists professional staff in ordering supplies; orders linens and maintains linen closet in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains equipment and working area in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs a variety of duties essential to department functions (e.g., taking messages, messenger duties, attending in-service training).
• Transports equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, as necessary.
• Assists O.T workshop, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 3 months

Job description

Northwell in Manhasset, NY seeks an assistant to support Physical Therapists in patient treatment. You will prepare patients for sessions, transport them as needed, assist with dressing, and help set up equipment in a clean, orderly department.

You will also assist staff with ordering supplies, maintain the work area, and perform duties essential to department operations. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and BLS certification must be obtained within three months of hire.