Therapy Aide Per Diem - Physical Therapy

Blythedale Children's Hospital; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plans

Safe Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job summary

Blythedale Children's Hospital is seeking a Therapy Aide to support our pediatric therapy team. You will escort patients, assist with equipment transfers, and help with therapy sessions under therapist supervision.

Strong English communication is required, and prior experience with children is preferred. The role includes assisting with pool operations, keeping equipment and supplies in order, and maintaining accurate EMR records in Meditech.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to speak and write in English proficiently to perform job duties such as communicating with patients, writing documentation, and participating in team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, transferring them on and off equipment under supervision by therapists.
• Assist in changing patients to and from adaptive equipment as scheduled by therapists.
• Run upper extremity exercise classes as directed by therapists.
• Assist with pool operations, including managing supplies, temperature checks, showering, dressing, toileting, and disinfecting hydrotherapy equipment.
• Maintain department and equipment inventories, organize supplies, and ensure proper documentation in the EMR system (Meditech).
• Participate in hospital training as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

About Us

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 118-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive.

Overview

Under the direction of the Director and/or Assistant Director of the Speech/Physical TherapyDepartment, the Therapy Aide provides essential support to the therapy team by escorting patients, transferring them on and off equipment, and performing patient/resident programs under supervision. The Therapy Aide also assists with maintaining the general upkeep of the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in changing patients to and from adaptive equipment as scheduled by therapists.
• Perform treatment procedures predetermined by therapists.
• Run upper extremity exercise classes as directed by therapists.
• Assist with the pool operations, including managing supplies, checking temperature, showering, dressing, and occasionally toileting patients, and disinfecting hydrotherapy equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the department, organizing equipment, and managing supplies.
• Demonstrate competency in the Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; ensure timely and appropriate documentation.
• Participate in hospital training as needed.
• Clean therapy materials (e.g., toys, mats, feeding equipment).
• Transport patients/residents to and from designated locations.
• Maintain departmental inventories and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to speak and write in English proficiently to perform job duties such as communicating with patients, writing documentation, and participating in team meetings.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to follow directions from professional staff.
• Good physical health and ability to perform heavy-duty work.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to lift, pull, carry, bend, crouch, and balance patients from light to heavyweight.

Perks of Working at Blythedale

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to nurse safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).