Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide - Part Time / Days

Location: Anacortes, WA (onsite)

Schedule: 0.6 FTE / Part Time / Days

Salary: $21.64/hr - $32.14/hr

What You Will Be Doing

• Assumes responsibility for timely patient care, prepares patients for treatment, and assists with taking patients off modalities.
• Assists therapists when needed with outpatient/inpatient treatments under direct supervision.
• Works under the direct clinical direction of the therapists and makes judgements to ensure patient’s safety.
• Participates in communication with patient/family member, staff from other disciplines, and staff within the department.
• Maintains POST work area in a clean, orderly and well-stocked fashion.
• Performs clerical tasks and assists in reception duties as needed.
• Assists in the accurate documentation of patient information when assisting with DME products.
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports POST philosophy of performance improvement. Participates on Quality Action Teams using the F.A.D.E. process.
• Demonstrates ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Meets regular attendance standards and stays at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
• Participates in in-services or continuing educational meetings concerning therapy services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.
• Understands and follows POST and hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and identifies each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills consistent with Island Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Promise.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and build positive working relationships with physicians, clinicians, leaders, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, service excellence, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience within a clinical or similar setting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience in an outpatient rehab or acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Must maintain active BLS Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team