Physical Therapy Aide

Job Details

Job Ref:R0089234 Category:Rehabilitation Service/Therapy Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location: 75 Park St, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Department:ECH - Physical Therapy Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Variable Hours:- Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs:None Pay Rate: $21.26 - $31.89 per hour

The Physical Therapy Aide performs designated routine tasks to the operation of the physical therapy service and may assist the physical therapist in setting up patient for therapy and/or assisting the therapist in carrying out treatment program.

Qualifications / Job Requirements:

• Possesses either a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Certification as Nurses Aide required.
• Must demonstrate ability to follow complex directions.
• Must have physical strength sufficient to assist patients in completion of rehabilitative therapies such as weight transfer, gait training, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate with patients and family members in empathetic fashion in support of rehabilitative goals.