Therapy Aide - South Tempe

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Therapy Services Aide I to assist physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists. You will prepare the patient and treatment area, support therapy sessions, and help with range of motion, ADLs and mobility tasks as directed under on-site supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing areas and equipment, assisting therapists with patient care, scheduling inpatients/outpatients as needed, and maintaining a clean,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and treatment area for care.
• Aid therapist with patient care for individuals requiring assistance.
• Assist with modality treatments under therapist direction.
• Observe and record patient performance during therapy activities.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Previous patient care experience

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 1761 E Warner Rd Tempe, AZ 85284

Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift: Day

Department: Therapy Services OP-Tempe

Located @ Warner Rd & McClintock Dr, Tempe

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

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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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