PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE - AXIS SPINE

Physical Therapy Aide - Axis Spine

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Aide to join our Axis Spine Team!

We are looking for a part-time Physical Therapist Aide for our Axis Spine office. At our Axis Spine Center, we believe in delivering first-class patient care, treating every person in our clinic with respect and kindness, and seeking continuous improvement. Our physical therapy team provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that works to assess each patient's strengths and weaknesses to devise effective team-based treatment plans, in accordance with the physician's orders.

Under the supervision of the physical therapist and clinic leader, the Physical Therapy Aide is responsible for assisting with patient intake, preparing equipment and treatment areas, and moving mobility-challenged patients to designated locations within our facility. This position will provide Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants with non-medical support. The Physical Therapy Aide will prepare treatment equipment and rooms, assist patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas, and perform administrative duties. This position will also work closely with other departments as needed, to ensure the patient's chart and information is complete to receive treatment. Works under stress and in situations that demand patience and tact while providing impeccable service. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Prior experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.

About Axis Spine and Northwest Specialty Hospital :

Axis Spine Center is North Idaho's premiere spine surgery and interventional pain management practice. We have recently merged with Northwest Specialty Hospital, the only 5-star outpatient hospital in our region. The emphasis is to provide "patient first" specialty care. The surgeons at Axis Spine are board-certified and fellowship trained spine physicians who are committed to offering a full spectrum approach to spine care, combining interventional pain management, physical therapy, and chiropractic care.

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what's best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties. Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are :

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.