Job Information
Albany Medical Center Physical Therapist aide - per diem in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Physical Medicine
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$38,937.60 - $50,618.88
The Physical Therapy Aide works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist, to assist in the treatment of patients. The Physical Therapy Aide works under the direction of the departments ASA to provide office reception, clerical duties and general support for therapy services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the occupational and physical therapy staff as needed
Assists with patient treatment for selected patients under the supervision of an occupational or physical therapist
Transports patients within the department, units and therapy areas
Monitors, orders and restocks linens and med/surg supplies for the department
Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness of all clinic and staff areas
Performs general maintenance, repair, cleaning and distribution of department DME
Maintains departments regulatory compliance logs within the departments
Assists with department billing as needed
Maintains department response time and provides monthly report
Manages PT rehab schedule and update patients’ schedules in rooms on rehab
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in health related field- required
Clerical experience - required
Medical/nursing assistant background helpful.
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.