Job description

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Aide, Wilson Medical Center

United Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Aide to join our team in Johnson City, NY 13790.

Shift : Days

Hours per week: Per Diem

Salary range: $15.56 - $21.06/hour, depending on experience

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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Aide Overview

Maintains a clean and neat environment on a daily basis, keeps supplies in their proper order, distributes supplies, assists professional staff with patient transports in a timely manner, and assists patients with ambulation and predetermined exercise programs by following instructions accurately. Priority is given to those duties that require patient movement within the system and assisting the professional staff with patient treatment.

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Aide Responsibilities and Expectations

Fits crutches, quad and straight canes, walker, hot/cold pack preparation, range of motion, ADL activities, bed mobility, transfers, sitting balance, use of adaptive equipment (i.e. POKI, abduction pillow, slings). Supervises prepared exercise programs for patients, as determined by a therapist.
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or assists ambulatory patient to the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation department. In addition, prepares transportation schedule and notifies the nursing units on a daily basis.
Utilizes necessary precautions for patients who have disabilities related to head injury, stroke, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, compression screws, and other orthopedic/neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, as required.
Maintains a clean environment, including cleaning of hydrocollator/cold pack equipment, wipes down exercise equipment and all other treatment equipment, supports professional staff with stocking appropriate linens in the necessary locations.
Assists in maintaining stock of items required to perform treatment of patients, removes defective equipment from the treatment area and reports all defective equipment problems to the professional staff.
Answers telephones, takes accurate messages, makes copies, provides front desk coverage, delivers mail, enters orders and charges.
Participates in departmental and organizational initiatives for performance improvement (PI), and demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental infection control policies.
Comply with proper hand hygiene protocols to ensure patient safety.
Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:
Has a working knowledge of medical terminology, previous experience in patient care and clerical skills

License/Certification

Minimum Required:
CPR certification within first 3 months of employment.

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com

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