Job Summary
This position is accountable for performing patient-related tasks and non-patient related tasks under the continuous and immediate supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
Minimum Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College level course work in kinesiology, physical therapy or healthcare related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Aide preferred.
• Inpatient experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• PC competency, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Certificate

Minimum Standards

• Mock Code Blue (min. 2 per year if applicable)
• PPD/TB Screen
• Annual Competencies
• Flu Vaccine
• License/Certifications
• Compliance Training

Essential Functions

• Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
• Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss treatment.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 10 pounds- 2/3 and more of time
• Lift up to 25 pounds- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Lift more than 100 pounds- up to 1/3 of time with assistance
• Push/Pull- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Reach with hands and arms- 2/3 and more of time
• Sit- up to 1/3 of time
• Stand- 2/3 and more of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- up to 1/3 of time
• Talk or hear- 2/3 and more of time
• Taste or smell- up to 1/3 of time
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel- 2/3 and more of time
• Walk- 1/3 to 1/2 of time

Work Environment

• Body fluid exposure- Yes
• Fine Dexterity- Both (3-4 hours)
• Grasping: simple/light - Both (3-4 hours)
• Grasping: firm/heavy- Both (3-4 hours)
• Hearing- Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Hearing- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff
• Hearing- Ability to hear patient call
• Repetitive use of foot control- Both (5-6 hours)
• Repetitive use of hands- Both (5-6 hours)
• Risk of electrical shock- up to 1/3 of time
• Typical noise level- Moderate Noise
• Work near moving mechanical parts- up to 1/3 of time

Fresno Surgical Hospital complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.