Under direct supervision, prepares selected patients and equipment for physical therapy services, assists in administering treatments, observes patients during treatments, reports status changes to a therapist, and orders department supplies, ensuring sufficient stock.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Experience

3 months healthcare experience preferred

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of standard patient care and health care system policies and procedures.Skill in demonstrating excellent customer serviceSkill in oral and written communicationAbility to identify and report changes in patient's condition or equipment malfunctions to supervisorAbility to organize and prioritize workload Basic skill in computers/ Microsoft Office,Eligible to successfully train in EMR within access grantedSkills in self time management and organizing workspace Effective oral and written communicationBasic knowledge of medical terminology and/or anatomy or ability to learn the sameEligible to successfully demonstrate use of vital signs devices

Licensures, Certifications

Current BLS CPR certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk seventy percent (70%) of the time when assisting in patient care activities. Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperatures.

Conditions of Employment

Current BLS CPR certification

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with the following under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant: (within guidelines of Md. OT or PT Board of Practice)Gait and ambulationFunctional activitiesTransfersRoutine follow-up of specific exercisesApplication of hot or cold packsAssists a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities.Performs the following activities without the direct supervision of a therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or other designated provider:Prepping room and setting up equipment. Transporting patients to and from treatment areas;Prep of patient room or treatment space with accordance with therapy ready standardsEncouraging, guiding and helping recurring therapy patients to prepare for therapy session Assist patients with personal hygiene Keeps track of ADL supplies and DME; Cleans, maintains exercise and DME equipment.Assist with  department errands or small projects as assigned.Take patient vitals Provides administrative support by:Notifying nursing units of inpatient treatment times;Performs office duties as needed.Performs and presents needed audits for LMS metricsFaxing; copying; printing, scanningAssists taking calls from patients, physicians, GBMC staff; monitoring voicemail;Medical Supplies Assists in maintaining departmental inventories, searching for DME equipment throughout hospitalRetrieves supplies for patient as requested in a manner that supports infection control standardsObservant to billing standards for suppliesPrepares equipment and treatment areas.Reinforcing patient practice of therapist assigned activity, patient transfers, guarding Falls Risk patients when walking, Being observant and reporting any apparent issues or referring patient to therapist to answer questions patient verbalizes about condition

GBMC Values - Value Description

Respect

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$15.92 - $22.07

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.