Therapy Aide Outpatient - Omaha (Full Time Days, Monday-Friday)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting occupational/physical/speech therapists and therapist assistants to provide rehabilitative and technical care to the patient under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Supports department by maintaining supply of clinical documentation and education forms.
• Prepares program evaluation forms.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Orders and tracks receipt of supplies.
• Assists occupational/physical/speech therapists, therapist assistants and other treating personnel in patient treatment and/or evaluation.
• Escorts/transports patients safely to and from therapy sessions within the facility.
• Assists with patient group sessions as directed by supervisory staff.
• Follows instruction from supervisor and occupational/physical/ speech therapist to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department.
• Communicates with patient, families and co-workers in a respectful manner to maintain a positive customer oriented approach.
• Assists with new staff orientation and provide advice and guidance for new staff members.
• Participates and assists in department and facility committees and/or task forces as assigned.
• Monitors and cleans department equipment and clinic on a daily basis to facilitate safety of operations.
• Monitors routine modalities of hot packs, cold packs, paraffin, ultrasound, Game Ready as directed.
• Operates blood pressure cuff and stethoscope accurately.
• Sets up equipment and supplies needed for treatment and cleans up following treatment sessions.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment. Handle and operate all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
• Operates patient lifts, transfer devices, body weight support equipment and wheelchairs as well as pool lift and rescue equipment.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-2 yearsâ?? experience as a physical therapy aide preferred.
• CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer required at time of hire or within 30 days from date of hire.
• Incumbent must be 18 years of age or older.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle.  If required to drive, must have current valid driverâ??s license, must submit a copy of current driverâ??s abstract reflecting a good driving record, and have the required mobility needed to drive.
  
  Madonna provides a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of a current or potential employee's race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class specified under applicable local, state, or federal law is expressly prohibited.