What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Ther Aide-PD position at Mercy Hospital?
Physical Therapy Aide-Physical Therapy
Rockville Centre, NY
Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of the Catholic Healh, that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.
Assist therapists in care of patients, including transfers, gait training and therapeutic exercise. Maintain clean, safe working environment. Maintains professional relationships with patients, families and staff. Adheres to MMC/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.
Responsibilities include:
· Safely transfers patients between all surfaces as instructed by therapist/assistant
· Provides appropriate guarding of patients during ambulation as instructed by therapist/assistant
· Assists patients in performing therapeutic exercise programs as instructed by therapist/assistant
· Observes patients' response to treatment physically and psychologically and reports any changes to therapist/assistant
· Maintains a clean safe environment for patient care
· Maintains all logs as required (OT fridge, hot pack, cold pack, washer/dryer, paraffin, splint pan, crash cart)
· Maintains inventory of therapy supplies and submits orders in a timely manner
· Maintains professional relationships with staff, patients, families and students at all times
Qualifications include:
Education: HS diploma or equivalent
Experience/skills: Health care experience preferred
Licensure: BLS Required.
MERCY HOSPITAL
A Member of the Catholic Health
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
