Physical Therapy Aide Per Diem

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Assists Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists as needed for daily patient care. Maintains a clean and organized work area; disinfects equipment and maintains daily/weekly cleaning logs and temperature logs; performs clerical duties as needed.

Job Attributes

Job Code

VC24500 / VC24509

Reports to:

Physical & Sports Medicine Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

n/a

Job Summary

Assists Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists as needed for daily patient care. Maintains a clean and organized work area; disinfects equipment and maintains daily/weekly cleaning logs and temperature logs; performs clerical duties as needed.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Assist with caring out individually designed treatment programs developed by a licensed therapist. Monitors the patient's pain response and advises supervising therapist of any changes for possible reassessment.
• Assists patients in use of appropriate assistive devices and DME per therapist instruction. Safely transports patients and assists in patient transfers and bed positioning as a second assist. Uses critical thinking to determine how to safely "hand off" patients to the next therapist.
• Maintains a clean and organized workplace, proper inventory levels, disinfects equipment and work areas, maintains daily/weekly cleaning logs, does appropriate temperature checks. Maintains proper linen supply and changes linen bags when 2/3 full.
• Performs clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory, supply ordering, messages, charges, and general needs at the time.
• Participates in department and organizational quality improvement and patient satisfaction performance improvement programs.
• Works toward department finance success factors by minimizing waste, keeping department supplies and equipment in working condition and following department timekeeping policies
• Maintain Productivity standards for direct patient care.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare - ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

• High School graduate.

Experience

• Previous Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred

License/ Certifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good physical health. Ability to perform the physical requirements of position (i.e. lifting, supporting patients)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization abilities
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Strong knowledge of safe practices including proper body mechanics, use of equipment and lift coach, and personal protective equipment
• Strong proactive mindset, self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $25.38 - $33.50 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.