THERAPY AIDE II - 67012683

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation/sick leave

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

Job summary

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) seeks a Therapy Aide II to support PT/OT services for Tacachale residents, under licensed therapists."/>

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agency for Health Care Administration Regulations.
• Microsoft Suite products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Filing systems, development and tracking.
• Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Typing memorandums and various reports.
• Basic office procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist OT and PT in evaluations and treatment plans; prepare area and gather materials.
• Report daily patient variations and notify therapists as needed.
• Transport residents to therapy appointments and manage therapy supplies.
• Operate and maintain therapeutic equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Organize, file, and purge charts; maintain patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Documentation

Software literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Working for the State of Florida

is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This Therapy Aide II position will work in both the Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) departments, supporting the delivery of therapeutic programs for Tacachale residents under the supervision of licensed therapists in both the PT and OT departments. This position involves assisting in the delivery of physical management programs, occupational therapy interventions, and a variety of therapy-related activities across both departments. This position works collaboratively with team members to ensure quality care and therapeutic progress.

Assist Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physical Therapist (PT) in setting up and facilitating evaluations and treatment plans. This includes preparing the therapy area, gathering necessary materials and forms, active range of motion exercises, feeding assistance, and obtaining additional information as needed. Report any daily patient variations such as seizure activity, aspiration, or behavioral changes, and notify the OT and/or PT as appropriate.

Assist with transporting residents to and from therapy appointments and various campus wide activities. Manage and stock all therapy supplies.

Operate and maintain therapeutic equipment and adaptive devices including the treadmill, exercise bicycle, scale, helmets, orthotic devices, wheelchairs, etc. Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition and maintain cleanliness of the therapy clinic and equipment after each session.

Assist with organizing, filing, and purging charts as needed, ensuring that all patient records are properly maintained and up to date.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervising therapists to assist with physical and occupational therapy programs, ensuring residents receive comprehensive care across both therapy disciplines.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must be proficient in the use of office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Must be able to lift, carry, bend, crouch, reach overhead, stand and walk on an occasional basis.
• Must have manual dexterity (i.e., use of fingers, hands and arms).
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Agency for Health Care Administration Regulations
• Microsoft Suite products which include Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Filing systems, development and tracking
• Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar use
• Typing memorandums and various reports
• Basic office procedures and practices

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions to meet department requirements
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze data and utilize problem solving techniques
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Establish and work in a collaborative manner in multidisciplinary teams and develop and maintain cooperative relationships with Department staff, other state agencies, and peers.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Interact with all customers in a professional manner
• Review documents to ensure accuracy and quality
• Learn new software pertinent to job responsibilities
• Apply quality management principles and techniques

Skills in:

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions to meet department requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Applicants for employment will also be screened through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse.

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.