What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Position Summary
The Aide/Transporter is responsible for a variety of activities in support of therapists’ delivery of patient care and the smooth operation of the department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
- Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
- Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
- Demonstrates and utilizes proper body mechanics and lifting techniques with patients and materials. Utilizes mechanical lifts when appropriate to ensure patient and employee safety.
Performs the following aide duties:
Maintains department cleanliness, including laundry. Monitors, maintains and disinfects equipment. Monitors inventory and orders as needed. Copies and assembles forms and other materials as requested. Prepares for classes and treatments as scheduled or requested. Delivers patient schedules and documentation forms to patient units as needed. Assist nursing staff with patient readiness for therapy.
Provides a variety of transportation duties:
Transports patients safely to and from therapy appointments. Assures patients’ timely arrival at scheduled therapy appointments or communicates reason patient is late/absent. Obtains necessary patient materials for therapy appointments (i.e., glasses, chart, lap tray, sling, shoes, AFO, etc.). Communicates verbally, or in writing, changes in patients’ schedule/condition to nursing/therapy staff in a timely manner. Arranges for and coordinates assistance to complete transportation, if workload necessitates.
Occasional assistance with clerical and or scheduling duties that could include activities such as copying files for billing department, setting up OP charts, organizing FIM documentation and filing.
Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure
Minimum of high school education and a minimum of one year experience in health care setting or pursuing a health care career is preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
