Physical Therapy Aide

Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations.

Job Summary

Assists licensed rehab staff members in performing therapy procedures, maintains inventory, department files and assists with maintenance of a clean, safe, orderly department
 
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Manages their time effectively throughout the day to facilitate efficiency within the department.
• Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, provides appropriate assistance in groups/concurrent sessions and individual sessions.
• Assists with electronic charge reconciliation and communicates discrepancies to management accurately and timely.
• Assist therapists with implementation of multi-disciplinary plan of care for each patient.
• Develops skills that enhance and align with the department clinical and business development through proper use of new technology for accurate and appropriate assistance.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED e
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Six months patient care experience. and