Therapy Aide - Outpatient

Location: Several Opportunities at various clinics, including North Peoria. Great job for college students in a PT, OT, PTA, COTA program!

Are you a Therapy Aide looking for work-life balance? An ethical environment? A friendly, professional team dedicated to patient satisfaction?

Join our team as a Physical Therapy Aide responsible for carrying out exercise programs at various Assisted Living Facilities and/or Outpatient Therapy Clinics. Physical Therapy Aide tasks are under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

The ideal candidate is willing to travel to multiple locations throughout the Peoria/Pekin-area, and has an exercise background. This is a great opportunity for experienced fitness instructors or Health Science/PT/OT/PTA/COTA students interested in working with geriatric clients. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Therapist-owned company in Peoria and Belleville, IL which has been providing quality, evidence-based therapy for over 40 years. Over 375 employees work across multiple departments, including St. Elizabeth Hospital in Southern Illinois and UnityPoint Hospitals in Central Illinois. Settings include Home Health, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Generous total compensation package

Competitive Wages, Bonus and Incentive Plans, Malpractice Insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Plans, Life Insurance, Generous Paid-Time-Off, Continuing Education Allowance, 401k Plan with Employer Match.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for carrying out Beyond Therapy exercise programs and outpatient therapy aide tasks under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Duties include but are not limited to supervision and assistance with exercise.

Qualifications

• Diploma from high school or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of on-the-job therapy aide training and competency program.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must be CPR certified or eligible for CPR certification.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely supervises and directs clients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Apprises self of any special client precautions or needs before working with each client. Requests additional help if needed.
• Uses proper techniques when assisting each client on/off exercise equipment.
• Assists therapists with patient care tasks.
• Assists therapists as directed in transferring patients from one surface to another.
• Assists therapists as directed in evaluation procedures.
• Assists therapists as directed in treatments.
• Gathers equipment for the therapists.
• Assists therapists in the aquatic area with patient transfers, positioning, wound care, and wound dressing.

Demonstrate Quality and Service Excellence

• Demonstrate behaviors that show a positive attitude, empathy, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills by making customers feel welcome and respected as individuals; protecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Work as a team player; enhance team effectiveness through team building, and taking ownership in service line/organization problem-solving and quality improvement.
• Strive to exceed customer expectations through responsiveness, attention to detail, and anticipating needs.

Job duties subject to revision; job description provided during orientation.

Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen