Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy Sports & Ortho

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Belington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time therapy service support role in Belington, WV. The position involves evening shifts and up to 24 hours per week, with duties spanning administrative and clinical tasks under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining treatment areas, managing supplies, assisting with patient care and data collection, and coordinating volunteers and observations during therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification required no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, clean therapy areas and prepares treatment spaces.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and assists with adaptive equipment and splints.
• Assists in patient transport and upholding patient confidentiality.
• Performs general administrative duties to support department operations.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

This role is a Part time role, 24 hours per week. Candidates shifts can vary based on the time of the year and will typically be some evening shifts as follows:

Fall, Winter, Spring

• Monday through Thursday until 8:00 pm
• Friday until 6:00 pm

Summer (typically June through mid-August)

• Monday through Thursday until 6:00 pm
• Friday until 2:00 pm

Job Description Summary:

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. 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 the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:

CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

Experience:

• Health care experience, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”