Therapy Aide

Department Overview

The purpose of this position is to support the physical occupational and speech therapy activities of the Rehabilitation Services department. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed therapist or assistant and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures the Therapy Aide provides treatment-related and non- treatment related assistance to the patient care team. Treatment-related tasks include but are not limited to assisting patients with mobility and assisting therapists with treatments. Non-treatment related tasks include but are not limited to cleaning and preparing treatment areas facilitating communication between the patient hospital staff and rehabilitation staff providing telephone customer service and 1 : 1 verbal customer service assessing equipment and supplies PAR levels ordering linen and supplies using a computer to look up and enter necessary information such as statistics or charges and completing other routine departmental or administrative functions. The Therapy Aide recognizes and addresses age-appropriate needs when caring for patients. The Therapy Aide assists in maintaining the practice environment and equipment and supplies in a clean orderly condition.

Function / Duties of Position

Prepares the patient for treatment as directed by the PT / OT / SLP / PTA / COTA(obtaining necessary equipment and supplies facilitating communicationbetween the patient and the therapist). Ensures patient safety and comfort following a visit (patient call light within reach bedside table returned etc.).Prepares treatment areas prior to the visit to ensure the proper equipmentand supplies are set-up for therapy treatments. Assists with patient care when two or more people are required for safety under the direction andsupervision of licensed therapist. Cleans treatment areas and equipment following visits. Monitors patient when unattended by therapist. Reports unexpected responses to treatment to responsible therapist.

Delivers equipment and supplies to therapists or treatment area assists withmonitoring PAR. Ensures equipment is regularly available for use indesignated treatment areas (example; returns / redistributes walkers to storagearea). Cleans monitors and organizes treatment equipment and equipmentstorage areas including equipment before and after patient use assists withdistribution of equipment and other deliveries to appropriate areasincluding FEES scopes to / from sterile processing

Monitors PPE linen and other department supplies inventories orderingreplacements as necessary though department processes or Logistics.

Utilizes Epic OneDrive Outlook and other computer applications asneeded to assist with monitoring department processes andcommunications patient care needs and daily flow planning.

Provide support during staff orientation (hospital tour) student orientationand volunteer orientation. Manage the volunteer observation schedule andserve as a key contact for volunteers.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Current American Heart Healthcare Provider BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Varied hours; 7 days a week; location - on campus may include OHSUs outpatient treatment locations. Usesstandard precautions to limit potential for exposure to blood or body fluids.

Benefits :

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

Key Skills

Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1