Physical Therapy Aide

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between - we're dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That's what it means to be dedicated to better.


A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Job Details

Assist therapists in care of patients, including transfers, gait training and therapeutic exercise. Maintain clean, safe working environment. Maintains professional relationships with patients, families and staff. Adheres to MH/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely transfers patients between all surfaces as instructed by therapist/assistant
• Provides appropriate guarding of patients during ambulation as instructed by therapist/assistant
• Assists patients in performing therapeutic exercise programs as instructed by therapist/assistant
• Observes patients' response to treatment physically and psychologically and reports any changes to therapist/assistant
• Maintains a clean safe environment for patient care
• Maintains all logs as required (OT fridge, hot pack, cold pack, washer/dryer, paraffin, splint pan, crash cart)
• Maintains inventory of therapy supplies and submits orders in a timely manner
• Maintains professional relationships with staff, patients, families and students at all times

Qualifications include:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Health care experience preferred
• BLS Required

Posted Salary Range

USD $26.21 - USD $26.21 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.