Physical Therapy Aide - Acute Care

Overview Your attention to detail helps create a smooth and positive experience for both patients and physical therapy staff. Whether you're assisting with patient transfers, maintaining equipment, or completing clerical tasks, you approach every duty with skill, care, and compassion—knowing your work makes a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll embody the Legacy mission of making life better for others , supporting our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This is an acute care position. Responsibilities Assists Licensed Therapists and Licensed Therapy Assistants with patient care and therapeutic activities. Prepares and maintains the treatment area to ensure a safe and organized environment. Performs clerical duties, including ordering and stocking departmental supplies. Transports pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to and from therapy sessions, taking precautions to avoid aggravating any injuries or medical conditions. Safely transfers patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, gurneys, and other equipment using proper body mechanics and safety techniques. Assists staff with patient transfers, treatments, and delivery of therapy equipment to patient rooms, as requested. Helps manage the therapy schedule, tracks equipment usage, and ensures daily cleaning and maintenance assignments are completed. Maintains high personal standards, professionalism, and positive working relationships with team members and patients. Qualifications Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Experience: Prior hospital Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred. Skills: Ability to work well with others with tact and diplomacy. Good verbal, written, and listening skills. Good organizational skills are essential. Basic clerical skills. Ability to prioritize multiple demands. Licensure BLS Healthcare Provider required within three months of hire. Rehab orientation on posture and body mechanics to be completed by department. Pay Range USD $18.47 - $25.01 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr Legacy Health