What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide - Per Diem position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Nazareth Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Physical Therapy Aide to join our Inpatient Therapy team in our Rehab Therapy Department! Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide Unit: Inpatient Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Days - 7.5 hr shifts Both weekend and weekday coverage needed Minimum of two weekend shifts per month (7.5 hr shift) and two holidays per year. Both weekday and weekend availability preferred. Location: Philadelphia, PA The therapy aide assists with patient related activities which are predetermined and assigned for each patient by the licensed therapist or licensed therapy assistant. The aide main duties included but are not limited to: preparation and clean up of patient care areas, maintaining a safe work environment, clerical duties as assigned, billing as assigned, stock of therapy items, transportation of patients and all duties assigned to them by Team Lead, Senior Therapist, Staff Therapist or Therapy Assistant in accordance with PA Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy State Practice acts. PRN Aide may be asked to provide coverage for all inpatient areas (TCU, ARU, Acute care) depending on where needs are the day of their shift. Education and Training: HS graduate or equivalent preferred. BCLS certification required Requirements: Ability to carry out specific instructions, perform diverse duties. Previous hospital/therapy experience preferred. Availability to provide coverage during weekdays as needed and weekends as per weekend coverage policy. Minimum requirements for this position include two weekend shifts per month and two holidays per year. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.