Nationwide Children's Hospital

Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Full time M-F 7:30-4:00. Supporting OT/PT/Speech. Must be able to work a this schedule year round without deviations

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy.
  • Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
  • Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.
  • Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
  • Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:

CPR certification within 60 days of hire, required.


Skills:

  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.


Experience:

  • Health care experience, preferred.
  • Experience working with children, preferred.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Nationwide Children's Hospital

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.

Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Year Founded
1892
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