Physical Therapy Aide-Full-Time-Days

Assists licensed personnel in the preparation of the environment and patient for treatment. Performs delegated duties as assigned by the clinical staff. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patientAssists therapist with plus-two patient mobility activitiesAssists licensed personnel in the coordination of the delivery of therapy servicesEfficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and suppliesSupports therapists and department in various tasks and activities as assigned and delegatedAuthorized to have access to medications due to their

after successfully completing annual on-line mandatory education titled “Medication Security”Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent requiredWork

Prior experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageAbility to effectively apply knowledge and skills learnedEffective problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skills which requires the ability to quickly assess situations and appropriately respond in a timely mannerAbility to understand role as defined and work within a team-oriented environmentPhysical

Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient statusAbility to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering careAbility to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and compositionAbility to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequentlyAbility to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipmentRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity