Physical Therapy Aide I - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Per Diem

About the role

To assist in the efficient discharge of duties of a licensed Physical Therapist, with the responsibilities as defined below.

Responsibilities

• Be able to follow oral and written instructions in English and to effectively communicate with patients, Physical Therapists, and other departments within the hospital.
• Relate to supervising therapist any problems with patients, department operations or problems from other areas.
• Read the policy and procedure manual and understand the information that relates to listed job duties as well as general information available for all employees of the hospital.
• Demonstrate compliance with safety, hazardous waste and infection control procedures.
• Utilize proper body mechanics with patients in order to prevent injury to the patient or to self.
• Work assigned shifts, overtime when approved and weekends if requested.
• Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including annual updates of emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Further education relative to the health sciences preferred.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge: One-year experience in a Physical Therapy Department working in an aide position, utilizing modalities as indicated.
• Required License/Certification: BLS Certification via American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Further education relative to the health sciences preferred.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Be able to follow oral and written instructions in English and to effectively communicate with patients, Physical Therapists, and other departments within the hospital. Be able to relate to supervising therapist any problems with patients, department operations or problems from other areas. Capable of reading the policy and procedure manual and understanding the information that relates to listed job duties as well as general information available for all employees of the hospital. Capable of demonstrating compliance with safety, hazardous waste and infection control procedures. Utilizes proper body mechanics with patients in order to prevent injury to the patient or to self. Capable of working assigned shifts, overtime when approved and weekends if requested. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including annual updates of emergency procedures.

Skills

Capable of following oral and written instructions in English and effectively communicating with patients, Physical Therapists, and other departments within the hospital.

Capable of relating to supervising therapist any problems with patients, department operations or problems from other areas.

Capable of reading the policy and procedure manual and understanding the information that relates to listed job duties as well as general information available for all employees of the hospital.

Capable of demonstrating compliance with safety, hazardous waste and infection control procedures.

Capable of utilizing proper body mechanics with patients in order to prevent injury to the patient or to self.

Capable of working assigned shifts, overtime when approved and weekends if requested.

Capable of adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including annual updates of emergency procedures.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.36.

Schedule

Not specified.