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SUMMARY
The PT Aide assists the therapy staff in providing good patient care by utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care. The PT Aide assists clinical team to meet patient treatment goals through the positioning, transferring maintaining equipment including cleaning and decontamination. The PT Aide is under the supervision of the Rehab Therapists and reports to the Director of Physical Rehabilitation. Actively supports and participates in coverage efforts across all departments as necessary.
St. Lawrence Health (SLH) was established in December 2013 with the mission to improve health and to expand access through coordination and integration of services. SLH became an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health (RRH) in January 2021. Working together with our community partners, including local health departments and agencies, we are focused on disease prevention, promoting access to quality healthcare services, and improving the overall quality of life for our communities.
STATUS: Full time
LOCATION: Lawrence Ave, Potsdam
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
SCHEDULE: 7.5 hour shift
ATTRIBUTES
Required: High school diploma
Preferred: Experience in a clinical office setting preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with answering phones, making patient appointments, receives initial referrals and obtains information that is relayed to appropriate staff. Assists with filing, copying, and other duties as assigned. Assists with chart break down and storing.
Maintain supplies for off-site locations. Stocks rooms, assures that adequate supplies are available to therapists. The Aide will escort patients to rooms and return to the front for check out. The Aide performs patient screening including health questions and temperature checks on patient entry.
Assists the therapists in the provision of care ensuring safe and effective patient care. Assists team to meet patient goals through assisting by providing an additional set of hands for positioning, lifting, and transferring patients. Maintains equipment including cleaning and decontamination throughout the day or as needed. Set up of clinical equipment.
Assists all staff members as needed to ensure quality and safe care for the duration of the patient treatment regimen. Performs any other related duties as assigned. The Aide may assist therapist in direct patient care
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $18.24 - $26.77
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
