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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Physical Therapy Aide

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeManhasset, NY, USA$27.74 - $29.49In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification is required within the first three months from the date of hire.
Prior patient care experience is required.
Ability to communicate effectively is required.

Responsibilities

Assist physical therapists in treating patients.
Prepare patients for treatment as directed.
Transport patients to and from the department.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
Assemble and place equipment and supplies for use.
Position patients for treatment and assist with transfers.
Assist physical therapists with paraffin treatments and hot-pack application, help patients in and out of whirlpool and Hubbard tank, and guard patients during ambulation.
Assist patients to the bathroom.
Assist professional staff with ordering supplies, order linens, and maintain the linen closet in an orderly fashion.
Maintain equipment and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform duties essential to department operations, including taking messages, messenger duties, and attending in-service training.
Transport equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds as necessary.
Assist the occupational therapy workshop as required.
Perform related duties as required.

Job Description

Assists Physical Therapists in their treatment of patients. Prepares patients for treatment. Maintains department in a clean and orderly fashion.

Job Responsibility

* Assists Physical Therapists in their treatment of patients
- Prepares patients for treatment, as directed.
- Transports patients to and from department.
- Assists patients in dressing and undressing.
- Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
- Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
- Assists PT in giving paraffin treatments, applying hot packs, assists patients in and out of whirlpool and hubbard tank, and guards patients in ambulation.
- Assists patients to bathroom.
* Assists professional staff in ordering supplies. Orders linens and maintains linen closet in a neat and orderly fashion.
* Maintains equipment and working area in clean and orderly condition.
* Performs a variety of duties essential to the function of the department such as taking messages, performing messenger duties, attending in-service training, etc.
* Transports equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, as necessary.
* Assists O.T workshop, as required.
Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification within the first three (3) months from Date of Hire, 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).

Minimum Salary/Range*: 27.7351

Maximum Salary/Range*: 29.4861

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Success, NY
Founded: 1997

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