Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide

Oneida Health Rehabilitation & Extended Care - Oneida, NY 13421

Overview

Salary Range $17.00 - $22.10 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level High School/GED Travel Percentage None Category Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy

Description

Oneida Health is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Aide to work the day shift at our Extended Care Facility located in Oneida. This position performs routine helper tasks including but not limited to some patient care duties as well as clerical duties. The work is performed under the instruction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist and depending on the staffing patterns, a physical therapy assistant. We will provide candidates with on-the-job training in routine physical therapy-related duties and procedures.

Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:

We provide competitive pay and value experience. Employees enjoy free parking while being centrally located next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:

• Free Parking
• Employee Gym
• Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
• 403 (b) matching up to 6%
• No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Great At:

• Preparing patients for treatment and providing transport or accompanying them to treatment areas.
• Preparing, setting up, and maintaining physical therapy treatment areas and equipment relative to the physical therapist's direction.
• Assisting patients with exercise movements or changing positions during treatment.
• Recording charges on each patient relative to their billing and entering data into the computer; performing double checks of charges with appropriate procedures.
• Communicating regularly with appropriate staff regarding patient care, and scheduling.
• Helping patients carry out their maintenance programs as directed by a Physical Therapist.
• Cleaning, making repairs and maintaining physical therapy equipment and supplies.
• Assisting in maintaining the inventory of physical therapy supplies and equipment.
• Observing patients for safety and comfort and notifying the Physical Therapist or Assistant of changes in the patient's condition.
• Assisting the physical therapist or assistants in restorative and rehabilitative treatments.
• Maintaining records pertaining to treatment plans within Medicare guidelines and faxing, tracking, obtaining signatures, scanning, and filing care plans.
• Assisting with front desk tasks including opening or closing the department, preparing schedules, answering phones, and maintaining the flow of business when needed.
• Maintaining statistics of patients, visits, and charges.
• Opening and closing the department.

Why We're The Right Fit For You:

Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
• We're neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance.

Qualifications

Your Essential Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Experience:
  • Healthcare experience: 2 Years (Preferred)
• License/Certification:
  • CNA (Required)