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Physical Therapy Aide--Per Diem (as needed)
Winchester, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Winchester Hospital Category: Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID: JR56598 Date posted: 07/18/2024Job Type: Per Diem
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
JOB SUMMARYContributes to the Hospital by assisting Physical Therapists and support functions in an effort to optimize the efficiency of the rehabilitation services operations. This staff position has an impact on the patient experience by minimizing wait times and ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS
EducationRequired: High School Diploma or equivalent
Education Preferred: Students enrolled in physical therapy, athletic training or other health related field
Experience Preferred:
- Previous rehab aide experience
- Experience in a healthcare, clerical or other role with a strong customer service element
Other Skills/Knowledge
Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
JOB FUNCTIONS
As part of the Rehabilitation Services team, the Physical Therapy Aide:
- Assesses waiting room status regularly and communicates with patients to ensure comfort and wait-time satisfaction.
- Serves as a resource person by providing appropriate information and assistance to patients, families and visitors to improve their overall experience.
- Greets, transports and/or escorts, educates and identifies patients making them feel welcome and comfortable.
- Assists the therapists in preparing the equipment for treatment
- Provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
- Keeps department clean, free of obstacles and stocked in supplies and linen.
- Performs other administrative functions as needed to ensure the department runs smoothly, efficiently and seamlessly for the patients, including but not limited to covering the front desk:
- Answers phone and provides guidance with respect to non-clinical questions about rehab services
- Schedules patient appointments and appointment changes (if necessary)
- Collects patient co—pays.
- Performs safety checks of equipment periodically and at start and end of shift.
- Responds to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of supplies and equipment.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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