Physical Therapy Aide - Part Time (20 Hours) - Day Shift - Livonia

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of Rehab professional staff, provides non-skilled support services such as: set up and clean up for patient care, supply ordering and inventory, and equipment cleaning. May perform a variety of clerical tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the readiness of patients for treatment.
• Transports patients to and from therapy (in-pt) or escorts patients into the out-pt treatment area from the waiting room. May also transport patient care equipment to in-pt rooms (walker, cane, etc.).
• Provides a variety of duties to assist the Rehab professionals in the provision of care in the presence of the therapist or assistant, i.e. moving the IV pole or wheelchair while a patient is being ambulated, assisting with support of a limb during ROM assessment.
• Clean and organize all treatment equipment.
• Retrieves and returns treatment supplies and equipment to and from storage/cupboards/closets.
• Prepares and clean whirlpools.
• Cleans and monitor temperature of hydrocollators, refrigerators used for patient supplies, any other equipment requiring monitoring.
• Stocks clean linen and remove soiled linen.
• Monitors supply par levels, assists with supply inventory and may assume responsibility for ordering.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Provides of a variety of clerical support functions that may include: copying, filing, chart prep/break down, sorting/organizing, use of computer for such tasks as ordering, scheduling, data gathering.
• Enhances knowledge and development through participation in department meetings, in-services and training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to the HFHS Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community functions.
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current Adult Heart Saver certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new skills needed to perform job.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Physical Therapy - Livonia
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: UAW-SMTC Med Group Union Fac.