What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Physical Therapy Aide
Hiring Department: Physical Therapy 2C FT
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017794
Posting Close Date: 5/24/2023
Position Number: CE5631
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of
UI Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join our Physical Therapy 2C FT team. The primary function of the Physical Therapy Aide is to assist in carrying out patient care services and treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Student, Occupational therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Student Occupational Therapist or Student occupational Therapy Assistant. Physical Therapy Aides perform maintenance duties, various administrative support tasks for the Rehabilitation Services Department, and patient care duties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares and cleans treatment areas.
- Wipes down mat tables and plinths.
- Keeps equipment used in treatment clean, properly stored and ready for use.
- Fills linen carts & changes linen on mats & plinths.
- Prepares and cleans wound care treatment area before and after treatment.
- Launders all linen and washable supplies used in providing therapy treatment on a regular basis
- Assists with administrative support tasks.
- Reception Duties
- Scheduling patients
- Charge entry
- Photocopying
- Data entry
- Insurance verification
- Assists in performing portions of treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist, assistant or student therapists or assistant.
- Safely transfers patient between two surfaces such as w/c's, carts, cardiac chairs, mat tables, treatment plinths, floor, beds.
- After receiving instruction regarding a patient's treatment program, sets up equipment, assists patient with completion of treatment activity and puts away equipment after treatment is complete.
- Communicates effectively with patients to motivate and explain treatment procedures. Adjusts communication as appropriate for patient's age, diagnosis and other characteristics
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Rehab Aide
- Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish/English
- Prior experience with Epic EHR system.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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