Physical Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Employment Type: Part time, Per Diem

Shift: Day Shift – 7.5 hr shifts. Both weekend and weekday coverage needed. Minimum of two weekend shifts per month and two holidays per year. Both weekday and weekend availability preferred.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

About the role

The therapy aide assists with patient-related activities which are predetermined and assigned for each patient by the licensed therapist or licensed therapy assistant. The aide may be asked to provide coverage for all inpatient areas (TCU, ARU, Acute care) depending on department needs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and clean-up of patient care areas
• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Clerical duties as assigned
• Billing as assigned
• Stock of therapy items
• Transportation of patients
• All duties assigned by Team Lead, Senior Therapist, Staff Therapist, or Therapy Assistant in accordance with PA Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy State Practice Acts

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• BCLS certification required
• Ability to carry out specific instructions and perform diverse duties
• Previous hospital/therapy experience preferred
• Availability to provide coverage during weekdays as needed and weekends as per weekend coverage policy (minimum two weekend shifts per month and two holidays per year)