Therapy Aide - South Tempe

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center is seeking a Therapy Services Aide I to support physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists. You will prep patients and treatment areas, assist with routine acts, and perform selected procedures under supervision in a dynamic rehab setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS as appropriate for the unit. Prior patient care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Physical Therapy Tech program certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares area, equipment and patient for treatment and cleans up after.
• Assists therapist with patient care for patients requiring two-person assist.
• Performs modality treatments with correct parameters as directed.
• Observes and records patient performance during ROM, stretching, strengthening, ADLs.
• Maintains neat department and logs cleaning, inventory and scheduling needs.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Range of motion

ADLs

Observe/record progress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Therapy Tech certificate (preferred)

Job description

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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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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