Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy Sports & Ortho

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Therapy Support Assistant. This 24-hours-per-week position offers evening shifts and seasonal variation in schedule.

The role combines administrative and clinical duties under direct supervision to support therapy services. Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, maintaining inventory, assisting with adaptive equipment, transporting patients securely, and handling data collection.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification within 60 days post hire or post expiration.
• Health care experience preferred; experience with children preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment; performs routine maintenance and environmental rounds.
• Prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists with fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
• Assists with transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and collects/reports data; coordinates volunteers and observers.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy under direct supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

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:

• 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.

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