Physical Therapy Aide

 Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - Physical Therapy Department is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Aide. 

·  Full-time position available - 30 hours per week

The Physical Therapy Aide is responsible and accountable for aiding in and preparing for treatment needed to deliver safe, evidence-based care under direct supervision; provides clerical support and uses good communication and customer service skills; uses professional and ethical judgment and behaviors, utilizes critical thinking when performing their duties; uses equipment, materials, and systems according to policies, procedures, and practice standards; participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Sets up treatment area and area and prepares patient for therapy.

·         Aides in treatment with a therapist in compliance with policy

·         Transports patients to and from therapies per daily schedule safely and effectively.

·         Performs patient transfers using proper transfer techniques in aiding in therapy treatment.

·         Cleans therapy area and equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage area; ensures all equipment is in proper working order; removes any non-functioning equipment and reports appropriately; maintains department supply inventory.

·         Commits to understanding and meeting the unique needs of external and internal customers by meeting and greeting customers appropriately.

·         Takes responsibility for own work and provides support to others in accomplishing their work; positively represents the department and/or the hospital on policy.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

·         High School Diploma

·         Current BLS Certification

·         Ability to read and communicate effectively, with strong written and verbal skills.

·         Intermediate computer knowledge with the ability to learn systems used.

Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable) to Human Resources, 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to  hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call (785) 743-2182.  Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org 

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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.

We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

For community information: www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus