Legacy Health

Physical Therapy Aide - Pediatric Development

Legacy Health  •  $25.01/hr  •  Portland, OR (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Your attention to detail helps create a smooth and positive experience for both patients and physical therapy staff. Whether you're assisting with patient transfers, maintaining equipment, or completing clerical tasks, you approach every duty with skill, care, and compassion—knowing your work makes a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll embody the Legacy mission of making life better for others, supporting our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is a pediatric position.

Responsibilities

  • Assists Licensed Therapists and Licensed Therapy Assistants with patient care and therapeutic activities.
  • Prepares and maintains the treatment area to ensure a safe and organized environment.

  • Performs clerical duties, including ordering and stocking departmental supplies.

  • Transports pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to and from therapy sessions, taking precautions to avoid aggravating any injuries or medical conditions.

  • Safely transfers patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, gurneys, and other equipment using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.

  • Assists staff with patient transfers, treatments, and delivery of therapy equipment to patient rooms, as requested.

  • Helps manage the therapy schedule, tracks equipment usage, and ensures daily cleaning and maintenance assignments are completed.

  • Maintains high personal standards, professionalism, and positive working relationships with team members and patients.

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Prior hospital Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred.

Skills:

  • Ability to work well with others with tact and diplomacy.
  • Good verbal, written and listening skills.
  • Good organizational skills are essential.
  • Basic clerical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple demands.

Licensure

  • BLS Healthcare Provider required within three months of hire.
  • Rehab orientation on posture and body mechanics to be completed by department.

Pay Range

USD $18.47 - USD $25.01 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Legacy Health

About Legacy Health

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.

That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.

But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on.

We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Year Founded
1989
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