Therapy Aide - Shea

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Shea Therapy Services team seeks a dedicated Therapy Services Aide I to support physical, occupational, speech therapy and audiology at the Shea facility in Scottsdale. You will prepare treatment areas, assist therapists, and help with patient care under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a PT tech certificate preferred, and prior patient care experience. The role offers day shifts, Monday–Friday, with growth opportunities in a large nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Tech program is preferred.
• Prior patient care experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment area, equipment, and patient; cleans up after treatment.
• Assists therapist with patients requiring two-person assist.
• Performs modality treatments per therapist instructions.
• Observes and records patient ROM, stretching, strengthening, ADLs, and dysphagia activities.
• Provides ambulation training for patients needing minimal assistance.

Skills

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma/GED

PT Tech certificate

Job description

Primary City/State:

Shea Medical Office Building - 10200 N 92nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Category:

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift:

Day

Department:

Therapy Services OP-Shea

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm

Located @ Shea Blvd & 92nd St, Scottsdale

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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The THERAPY SERVICES AIDE I performs designated routine tasks aiding physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists. Prepare patient and treatment area for care, aid therapist with patient care by completing selected routine acts, tasks or procedures under on site supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the treatment of patients by performing the following: a) Prepares area, equipment and patient for treatment and cleans up area and equipment after treatment. b)Assists therapist with patient care for patients requiring assist of 2 persons. c) Performs appropriate modality treatments with correct parameters, as directed by therapist. d) Observes/guides/assists/records patient’s performance with range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises, ADLs and dysphagia group. e) Provides ambulation training to patients who require minimal assistance or less.
• Maintains department/gym in neat and orderly manner. Returns equipment to Therapy Services storage area at the end of each day. Maintains and cleans equipment and supplies. Maintains daily temperature logs and cleaning lists, according to departmental guidelines.
• Assist with control of linen and supply inventory, according to individual site guidelines. Organize and stock linen and supply inventory systematically and efficiently.
• Reports equipment in need of repair or maintenance to Lead and assists in repair as indicated.
• Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the department. Assist in scheduling inpatients and outpatients and data entry for therapy orders and productivity, as needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Other / Certificate Graduate of a Physical Therapy Tech program Preferred

Experience

• Previous patient care experience

License and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS for the Healthcare worker required as appropriate for the assigned unit Required

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