Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.
We full time weekday position working with our inpatient traumatic brain injury therapists.
The PT /OT Aide assists the Physical and Occupational Therapists to prepare the environment and the patient for routine care and assists the patient with routine activities of daily living as determined in treatment plan. All activities are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed OTR, PT, COTA, or PTA. This hands-on role contributes to the improvement of patient experience through rehabilitation services. This collaborative role addresses and resolves issues in order to facilitate patient recovery.
- The PT and OT Aide assists in creating a welcoming environment for patient care.
- Transports patients throughout the center.
- Assembles equipment and adjusting it to patient needs.
- Assists patients with transfers on the nursing units, in preparation for a PT session, or as directed.
- Assists patient with weight shifts and other daily activities (grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting, bathing etc.) or assigned OT therapy activities.
- Conducts assigned OT groups or assisting PTs or PTAs in a group setting.
- Maintains the therapy and nursing equipment and environment.
- Cleans and returns wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, and other equipment as assigned.
- Completes assigned clerical duties.
- Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
- Attends and actively contributes to department meetings.
- Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
- Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
Previous therapy aide or clinical/healthcare experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke, Concussion and Vestibular Disorders.
- A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health science, biology or related field of study preferred.
Physical Demands
- Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
- Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Repetitive lifting, moving, squatting, kneeling, and crawling physical requirements.
Working Conditions
- Normal patient care environment.
- Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
Job Type: Part-time
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
