PRN PT / OT Aide - Inpatient Acquired Brain Injury

Physical Therapy Aide

The PT and OT Aide assists the Physical and Occupational Therapists to prepare the environment and the patient for routine care and assists the patient with routine activities of daily living as determined in treatment plan. All activities are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed OTR, PT, COTA, or PTA. This hands-on role contributes to the improvement of patient experience through rehabilitation services. This collaborative role addresses and resolves issues in order to facilitate patient recovery.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assists in creating a welcoming environment for patient care.
• Transports patients throughout the center.
• Assembles equipment and adjusting it to patient needs.
• Assists patients with transfers on the nursing units, in preparation for a PT session, or as directed.
• Assists patient with weight shifts and other daily activities (grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting, bathing etc.) or assigned OT therapy activities.
• Conducts assigned OT groups or assisting PTs or PTAs in a group setting.
• Maintains the therapy and nursing equipment and environment.
• Cleans and returns wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, and other equipment as assigned.
• Completes assigned clerical duties.
• Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
• Attends and actively contributes to department meetings.
• Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee / patient / visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
• Performs other duties as required / requested / assigned.

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