Physical Therapy Aide, PRN, Days
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Kindred Healthcare
Logan, WV, US
Summary
The Physical Therapy Aide supports the therapy team by preparing treatment areas, transporting patients, and maintaining equipment. They also provide administrative assistance and ensure a safe, positive environment for patients and staff.
Job Description
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
Job Summary
The Physical Therapy Aide supports the physical therapy team by assisting with non-clinical tasks and ensuring the efficient operation of therapy services. This role includes preparing treatment areas, transporting patients, maintaining equipment, and providing administrative assistance. The Aide works under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapy staff and contributes to a safe and positive environment for patients and staff.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment before and after therapy sessions.
- Assists with patient transport to and from therapy areas as needed.
- Supports patients with non-clinical needs during treatment sessions under direct supervision.
- Cleans and organizes therapy equipment and ensures supplies are stocked.
- Performs basic clerical duties, including data entry, scheduling assistance, and filing.
- Observes and reports any safety or maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in interactions with patients, families, and staff.
- Complies with all hospital safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Understanding of basic body mechanics and safe patient handling practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing support in a fast-paced environment.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Facility-Specified Upon Hire
Experience
- Prior Experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting (Preferred) And
- Prior Experience that demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively (Required)
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Founded
2018
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Founded
2018
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Louisville, KY