Northwell Health

Per Diem - Physical Therapy Aide

Northwell Health  •  Suffolk, VA / Bay Shore, NY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Assists licensed therapists in treatment of patients. Prepares patients for treatment. Maintains department in a clean and orderly fashion.

Job Responsibility

  • * Assists licensed therapists in the treatment of patients under all therapy disciplines
    • Prepares patients for treatment, as directed.
    • Transports / escorts patients to and from treatment areas.
    • Assists patients in dressing and undressing, as needed.
    • Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
    • Assists therapists during treatments, prepares hot and cold packs, and assists patients in ambulation under direction of therapist.
  • * Assists professional staff in ordering supplies.Orders linens and maintains linen in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • * Ensures treatment areas are clean and free of clutter.
    • Maintains clean treatment areas and disinfects treatment tables and equipment after patient use, as per hospital policy.
    • Sets up and breaks down treatment areas.
    • Maintains clean appearance of patient care areas including therapy gyms, kitchen areas, treatment rooms/booths, removing clutter and safety hazards.
    • Cleans and maintains water level in the hot pack machines.
    • Ensures all patient care equipment is clean, in working order and is properly distributed to patients according to unit guidelines
  • * Maintains modality / equipment log books.
    • Monitors daily/monthly temperatures on refrigerators, freezers, paraffin bath, hydroculators and documents in log book
    • Documents Biomedical equipment inspections in log book
    • Inspects equipment and informs supervisors of faulty equipment requiring attention
  • * Performs a variety of duties essential to the function of the department such as photocopying / faxing, patient related paperwork, maintains inventory of equipment and forms, etc.
  • * Transports equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, as necessary.
  • Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Prior patient care experience, required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.


*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Northwell Health

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.

We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. 

We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Year Founded
1997
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