40 Hpw Physical Therapy Aide

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

40 hpw, 8a-4:30p, Mon-Fri with occasional weekend & holiday

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical and supportive clinical functions necessary for the day-to-day operation of the Physical Therapy Department.
• Performs routine care and cleaning of equipment.
• Prepares patients for treatment and/or assists patients in preparation for departure at the end of treatment.
• Transports patients, records, equipment and supplies.
• Performs some treatment procedures, such as follow-up of functional and ambulation activities, routine-specific exercises and application of superficial heat or cold under direct supervision of a P.T. or P.T.A.
• Assist nursing with mobilization program. Transfers and ambulation with patients identified as being at risk for function decline.
• Performs general office procedures.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required:

• Hospital will train.
• Must be energetic and patient oriented.
• Ability to read and write English at 12th grade level.

Registration/Certification:

• N/A

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled