Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy - Full Time 8 Hour Days

Overview Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) – Los Angeles, CA Job ID REQ20173850 · Keck Medicine of USC Essential Duties Employee manages aspects of scheduling that include documenting schedules, listing expected admits and keeping tags updated. Completes daily schedules by time frames required in each area. Able to locate surgery schedule and create tags for possible admits or determine rehab admits and assign to a team. Employee manages all clerical aspects of job based upon area of practice. Keeps forms current in area of practice. Orient new staff and registry to various forms required on a daily basis (billing, time logs, etc). Aide assists PT/OT in care per policy communicates during treatment with therapist regarding patients’ responses and assist level during treatment. Assists PT/OT when scheduled as per scheduled time, seeks and provides information related to the treatment plan. Add cues to patients to facilitate treatment. Organizes patient/treatment area independently before treatment begins and attends to set-up for patients needs after treatment. Employee attends to ordering supplies based upon department needs/requirements. Employee manages all assigned aide responsibilities (i.e. Daily temperature logs, equip check list, cleaning of gym). Employee assumes responsibility for a special project as assigned by Department Director/Supervisor. Outpatient: Pulls charts for next business day, ensures appropriate documentation is in chart and prepared correctly; ensures that prescription and authorization are current and if not, brings to attention of front office staff. Independently preps discharged charts for scanning by medical records. Wound Care: Assist PT when scheduled as per scheduled time, gathers supplies, prepares, drapes and positions the patient for treatment. Organizes patient/room independently before treatment begins and attends to room set-up for patients’ needs after treatment. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist therapists in providing care appropriate to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients Demonstrates excellent customer service behavior Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word and Internet use Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred) 6 - 12 months volunteer or paid experience in a rehabilitation setting (hospital or private practice) (preferred) Required Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, obtain within 30 days and renew before expiration date (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $33.15. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr