Physical Therapy Aide-Full-Time-Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Physical Therapy

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Assists licensed personnel in the preparation of the environment and patient for treatment. Performs delegated duties as assigned by the clinical staff. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
• Assists therapist with plus-two patient mobility activities
• Assists licensed personnel in the coordination of the delivery of therapy services
• Efficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and supplies
• Supports therapists and department in various tasks and activities as assigned and delegated
• Authorized to have access to medications due to their job responsibilities after successfully completing annual on-line mandatory education titled “Medication Security”
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience:

• Prior experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills learned
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills which requires the ability to quickly assess situations and appropriately respond in a timely manner
• Ability to understand role as defined and work within a team-oriented environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status
• Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
• Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity