PT/OT Aide - Inpatient Acquired Brain Injury

LE1000 Shepherd Center, Inc. - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The PT and OT Aide at Shepherd Center plays a crucial role in supporting Physical and Occupational Therapists in providing care to patients with various rehabilitation needs. This position involves assisting patients with daily activities, preparing the environment for therapy sessions, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patient care. The aide works under the direct supervision of licensed therapists and contributes to enhancing the patient experience through collaborative rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Assists in creating a welcoming environment for patient care.
• Transports patients throughout the center.
• Assembles equipment and adjusts it to patient needs.
• Assists patients with transfers on the nursing units, in preparation for a PT session, or as directed.
• Assists patients with weight shifts and other daily activities (grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting, bathing, etc.) or assigned OT therapy activities.
• Conducts assigned OT groups or assists PTs or PTAs in a group setting.
• Maintains the therapy and nursing equipment and environment.
• Cleans and returns wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, and other equipment as assigned.
• Completes assigned clerical duties.
• Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
• Attends and actively contributes to department meetings.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reporting employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility.
• Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
• Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous therapy aide or clinical/healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to interact directly with patients in a positive and supportive manner.
• Ability to learn and operate therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of growth, development, and the ability to obtain, interpret, and disseminate information in terms of age-specific patient needs (adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Ability to follow instructions and problem solve.
• Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seeks opportunities for improving skills.
• Effective communication skills using timely verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands and work environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree in exercise science, health science, biology, or related field of study preferred.
• Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Concussion, and Vestibular Disorders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and employment benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Career advancement opportunities