What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide II; 1.0 FTE; Day Shift position at UnityPoint Health?
14570BR
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Monday - Friday with holiday weekend rotation
Compensation: $21.28
Hours Per Week: 40
Weekends: Yes
Benefit Eligible
We are seeking a dynamic, professional, and flexible Physical Therapy Aide II to join our Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. At UnityPoint Health - Meriter Therapy patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values of Foster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunity in our daily work. We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships.
Job Duties:
- Assist in patient care under direct supervision of Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist in hospital setting. Assisting with exercises, transfers and mobility.
- Review therapy orders and team schedule; schedule IP therapy appointments for new referrals; adjust team schedules as needed.
- Preparing therapy session equipment and organizing therapy gym space. Duties may include gathering mobility equipment, organizing patient room for safety during mobility, inspecting mobility equipment.
- Cleaning Equipment and ensuring that equipment is in good working condition, organizing equipment inventory, and providing input to management on equipment replacement and additions as identified by need.
- Willing to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, ordering, etc
- Assists in patient mobility by participating in the hospital wide Mobility Program.
- Embrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, active in staff meetings, seek continual learning opportunities to advance knowledge, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Qualifications Include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Hospital setting experience
- Safe Patient Handling Equipment
- Experience with word and excel are helpful
Salary : $21
