Physical Therapy Aid - Part Time 20 Hours - Detroit Northwest

Under the direct supervision of Rehab professional staff, provides non-skilled support services such as set up and clean up for patient care, supply ordering and inventory, and equipment cleaning. May perform a variety of clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the readiness of patients for treatment.
• Transports patients to and from therapy (in-patient) or escorts patients into the out-patient treatment area from the waiting room.
• May transport patient care equipment to in-patient rooms (walker, cane, etc.).
• Provides a variety of duties to assist the Rehab professionals in the provision of care in the presence of the therapist or assistant (e.g., moving the IV pole or wheelchair while a patient is being ambulated, assisting with support of a limb during ROM assessment).
• Cleans and organizes all treatment equipment.
• Retrieves and returns treatment supplies and equipment to and from storage/cupboards/closets.
• Prepares and cleans whirlpools.
• Cleans and monitors temperature of hydrocollators, refrigerators used for patient supplies, and any other equipment requiring monitoring.
• Stocks clean linen and removes soiled linen.
• Monitors supply par levels, assists with supply inventory, and may assume responsibility for ordering.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Provides clerical support functions such as copying, filing, chart prep/breakdown, sorting/organizing, and use of a computer for tasks like ordering, scheduling, and data gathering.
• Enhances knowledge and development through participation in department meetings, in-services, and training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current Adult Heart Saver certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new skills needed to perform the job.

Shift: Day