PT AIDE 2-HOSPITAL

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Prepares patient treatment areas, patient equipment and patients for treatment. Performs all tasks delegated by the therapist under their direct supervision, reporting changes in condition and reaction to treatment to the therapist.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns.
• Responds to patient/family complaints.
• Orients new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements.
• Provides peer review of job performances on a regular basis.
• Affords assistance with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
• Affords assistance with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Completes annual competency requirements.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment.