Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy Sports & Ortho

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Stringtown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Texas is seeking a Part-time Therapy Support role, 24 hours per week with evening shifts that vary by season. You will assist with patient care under direct supervision, maintain treatment areas, and help with data collection and inventory.

The role emphasizes compassionate customer service, teamwork, and efficient office procedures. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and CPR certification within 60 days of hire, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work well in a team.
• Shows attention to detail and reliability.
• Supports therapy services under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, clean treatment areas and prepares therapy spaces.
• Monitors inventory, assists with equipment and supplies.
• Transports patients, records, and equipment while protecting confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties to support department operations.
• Coordinates departmental volunteers and observers in therapy sessions.
• Assists patients with personal needs during therapy under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

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