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Henry Ford Health

Physical Therapy Aide - Contingent - Detroit

Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Physical Therapy Aide – Contingent – Detroit Join to apply for the Physical Therapy Aide – Contingent – Detroit role at Henry Ford Health.

General Summary : Under the direct supervision of rehab professional staff, the candidate provides non‑skilled support services such as: setting up and cleaning for patient care, supply ordering and inventory, and equipment cleaning. May also perform a variety of clerical tasks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitates the readiness of Accountability for Patient readiness to treatment.

Transports patients to and from therapy (in‑patient) or escorts patients into the outpatient treatment area from the waiting room. May also transport patient care equipment to in‑patient rooms Baum.

Provides a variety of duties to assist the rehab professionals in the provision of care in the presence of the therapistalance or assistant, i.e. moving the IV pole or wheelchair while a patient is being ambulated, assisting with support of a limb during ROM assessment.

Clean and organize all treatment equipment.

Retrieves and returns treatment supplies and equipment to and from storage/cupboards/closets.

Preparesemple and cleans whirlpools.

Cleans and monitors temperature of hydrocollators, refrigerators used for patient supplies, any other equipment requiring monitoring.

Stocks clean linen and removes soiled linen.

Monitors supply par levels, assists with supply inventory and may assume responsibility for ordering.

Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and when using equipment.

Assists in the maintenance ofână patient care equipment as needed.

Provides a variety of clerical support functions that may include: copying, filing, chart prep/break down, sorting/organizing, use of computer for such tasks as ordering, scheduling, data gathering.

Enhances knowledge and development through participation in department meetings, in‑services and training.

Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.

Maintains adherence to the HFHS Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.

If requested, represents HFHS at community functions.

May have other duties assigned as needed.

Education/Experience Required

High school diploma or G'l.c equivalent.

Current Adult Heart Saver certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new skills needed to perform the job.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

Department: Physical Therapy_DNW

Shift: Day Job

Union Code: UAW‑SMTC Med Group Union Fac.

Seniority Level

яго Associate Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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