Therapy Aide - Shea

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Shea Medical Office Building in Scottsdale is seeking a Therapy Services Aide I to support physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The role involves preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with routine care, and helping ensure a safe, efficient treatment environment.

This day shift position (Monday–Friday 7:45am–4:15pm) requires a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and prior patient care experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares area, equipment and patient for treatment and cleans up area and equipment after treatment.
• Assists therapist with patient care for patients requiring assist of 2 persons.
• Performs appropriate modality treatments with correct parameters, as directed by therapist.
• Observes/guides/assists/records patient's performance with range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises, ADLs and dysphagia group.
• 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.
• 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

PT Tech program certificate (preferred)

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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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

• 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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