PT / OT Aide - Physical Therapy - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Union, Non-Exempt)

Therapist Assistant

Performs and assists with non-direct patient-related tasks under the supervision of the Therapist (PT / OTR). Performs other departmental operations tasks as assigned.

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities :

• Assists in stocking / distribution of supplies.
• Assists with charge entry and intake procedures as assigned.
• Cleans and prepares treatment areas and equipment.
• Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
• Continues self-development through appropriate educational activities.
• Performs non-direct patient-related tasks such as transportation of patients, physical support during gait and / or transfer training and observation of patients as assigned by therapist.
• Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to complete delegated non-direct-patient related tasks appropriately for the adolescent patient.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to complete delegated non-direct-patient related tasks appropriately for the geriatric patient.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to complete delegated non-direct-patient related tasks appropriately for the pediatric patient.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; performance improvement; and quality planning activities.
• Tracks status of department equipment and assists with maintenance of equipment.
• Performs other departmental tasks such as record-keeping, filing, and department errands as needed.

Job Requirements :

Education Preferred (Not required) High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience Preferred (Not required) Experience in hospital or clinic setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification

Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $25.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.