Therapy Aide- PTOTSpeech East Columbus at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Overview:Divided support duties between physical therapy occupational therapy and speech therapy. Monday through Friday 40 hours per week.Job Description Summary:Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory collecting and reporting data and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.Job Description:Essential Functions:Maintains a safe and clean environment performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy.Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment orthopedic soft goods and splints.Assists with the transportation of patients records equipment and supplies maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.Attends to patients personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.Education Requirement:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Certifications:CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration required.Skills:Excellent customer service and organizational skills.Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask problem solve and function in team setting.Experience:Health care experience preferred.Experience working with children preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Sitting Working OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Computer skills Flexing/extending of neck Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Patient Equipment Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing WalkingThe above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1