Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy

Blythedale Children's Hospital; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Plans with Employer Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Safe Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job summary

Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, NY, seeks a Therapy Aide to support the physical therapy team by escorting patients, transferring them to equipment, and performing patient programs under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

This role includes assisting with pool therapy, maintaining department cleanliness, and documentation in the EMR. English proficiency and prior child-related experience preferred; high school diploma required.

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

• Assist in changing patients to and from adaptive equipment as scheduled by therapists.
• Participating directly with the pool PT in assisting with exercises
• 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.

Skills

Children experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range

USD $23.01 - USD $23.32 /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 94-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. Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

Overview

Under the direction of the Director and/or Assistant Director of the Physical Therapy Department, the Therapy Aide provides essential support to the therapy team by escorting patients, transferring them on and off equipment, and performing patient programs under supervision of a licensed physical therapist. 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.
• Participating directly with the pool PT in assisting with exercises
• 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.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s 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).