Therapy Aide - Sonoran Crossing

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Therapy Services Aide I for the Sonoran Crossing area in North Phoenix. The role supports physical, occupational, speech therapy, and audiology services. Schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, on-site at the Sonoran Medical Office Building.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, assisting therapists, and helping manage equipment and supplies. Requires a High School Diploma or GED; PT tech certificate preferred and BLS certification as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate graduate of a Physical Therapy Tech program preferred.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for Healthcare workers as appropriate for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and treatment area for care and clean up after treatment.
• Assist therapists with patient care, including two-person transfers when needed.
• Perform modality treatments under therapist directions.
• Observe and record patient performance in ROM, stretching, ADLs, and dysphagia group.
• Provide ambulation training to patients with minimal assistance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Therapy Tech program certificate

Job description

Primary City/State:

Sonoran Medical Office Building - 33423 N 32nd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85085

Category:

Therapy and Rehabilitation Shift:

Day Department:

Therapy Services OP-Sonoran Crossing

Located @ Dove Valley Rd & I-17, North Phoenix

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

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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

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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