Physical Therapy Aide - Contingent - Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of Rehab professional staff, provides non-skilled support services such as: set up and clean up for patient care, supply ordering and inventory, and equipment cleaning. May perform a variety of clerical tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitates the readiness of patients for treatment.
2. Transports patients to and from therapy (in-pt) or escorts patients into the out-pt treatment area from the waiting room. May also transport patient care equipment to in-pt rooms (walker, cane, etc.).
3. Provides a variety of duties to assist the Rehab professionals in the provision of care in the presence of the therapist or assistant, i.e. moving the IV pole or wheelchair while a patient is being ambulated, assisting with support of a limb during ROM assessment.
4. Clean and organize all treatment equipment.
5. Retrieves and returns treatment supplies and equipment to and from storage/cupboards/closets.
6. Prepares and clean whirlpools.
7. Cleans and monitor temperature of hydrocollators, refrigerators used for patient supplies, any other equipment requiring monitoring.
8. Stocks clean linen and remove soiled linen.
9. Monitors supply par levels, assists with supply inventory and may assume responsibility for ordering.
10. Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment.
11. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
12. Provides of a variety of clerical support functions that may include: copying, filing, chart prep/break down, sorting/organizing, use of computer for such tasks as ordering, scheduling, data gathering.
13. Enhances knowledge and development through participation in department meetings, in-services and training.
14. Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
15. Maintains adherence to the HFHS Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
16. If requested, represents HFHS at community functions.
17. May have other duties assigned as needed.