Therapy Aide - Speech Pathology Westerville

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio is seeking a full-time Therapy Support Assistant to help with administrative and clinical duties in therapy services. Under direct supervision, you will support patient care, maintain assigned areas, and assist with data reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean treatment spaces, managing supplies, transporting patients and records, coordinating volunteers, and assisting patients during therapy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or STNA preferred.
• CPR certification required within 60 days post hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred; experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean treatment area and prepares therapy spaces.
• Monitors inventory and assists with adaptive equipment and splints.
• Transports patients and records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and collects data to support operations.
• Coordinates departmental volunteers and observers in therapy.
• Assists patients with needs during therapy under direct supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

Full Time, 40 hours can be 5 days a week or 4 ten-hour days.

Job Description Summary:

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
• Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant or STNA, preferred.
• CPR certificationno later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

Experience:

• Health care experience, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”