Therapy Aide: Hands-On Support for OT/PT/Speech

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated therapy support aide. The role involves assisting with therapy services, maintaining clean treatment areas, and supporting department operations under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include equipment fabrication, patient transport, data collection, and coordinating volunteers. CPR within 60 days of hire is required, and healthcare experience or pediatric exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire required.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment and prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning.
• Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
• Assists with transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and administrative tasks to support department operations; collects and reports data.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and observers of therapy.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy under direct supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Nationwide-Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated therapy support aide. The role involves assisting with therapy services, maintaining clean treatment areas, and supporting department operations under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include equipment fabrication, patient transport, data collection, and coordinating volunteers. CPR within 60 days of hire is required, and healthcare experience or pediatric exposure is preferred.