Physical Therapy Aide PRN

About the role

This position supports the mission of TriStar Skyline Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The Physical Therapy Aide, under the supervision of the manager, prepares patients for and assists therapists in treatment, and demonstrates a good working knowledge of treatment techniques. Maintains the Physical Medicine Department in a clean and orderly fashion. Communicates appropriate patient information. Assures adequate stock of supplies and performs clerical duties. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for and assist therapists in treatment
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of treatment techniques
• Maintain the Physical Medicine Department in a clean and orderly fashion
• Communicate appropriate patient information
• Assure adequate stock of supplies
• Perform clerical duties
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate or GED
• No travel required
• No experience required

Benefits

TriStar Skyline Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About TriStar Skyline Medical Center

• 250+ bed facility
• Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience
• Equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services
• CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program
• ACS verified Level II Trauma Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, a leading provider of emergency heart care