Physical Therapy Aide

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SC - Sansum Clinic

Position Overview:

Provides patient care within regulatory requirements, and performs a broad range of non-patient related tasks to support the department and staff. May be responsible for cleaning and setting up the patient treatment area, moving patients, and performing clerical duties. Assists in training and mentoring colleagues, and performs more complicated administrative functions, e.g. patient scheduling, patient check-in/out. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

REHABILITATION SERVICES:
• Performs patient care procedures under direct supervision within regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Performs patient care support activities including but not limited to operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment used in treatment per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized assigned work environment per department and organizational standards.
• Provides training and mentors peers
• Performs additional assigned administrative job duties


CLERICAL:
• Performs advanced administrative functions including but not limited to patient scheduling and patient check-in/out.
• Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; and retrieving, entering, revising patient electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient, including all therapy performed in medical and departmental records as required.
• Inventories and orders accessories and supplies periodically to maintain established stock levels.


SAFETY:
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure.
• Inspects and uses equipment per manufacturers’ guidelines recording data and reporting malfunctions per policy.


COMPLIANCE:
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Performs quality therapy procedures compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.
• Prepares, administers, and documents treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation requirements.



EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements

Computer and required technology proficiency/ competencies

Professional communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/ collaboration, customer service and community relations

Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills

Ability to complete applicable work assignments independently

Ability to teach/educate others

Ability to develop training and competency assessments materials

Able to assess competencies

Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
 

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.