Physical Therapy Aide
US-TX-HOUSTON
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 466683
Type: Day
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Overview: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in the treatment of physical disabilities, injuries, and diseases through the use of a variety of therapeutic modalities. Work involves the application of a physician's prescription in accordance with standard therapy practice. All work is performed under the direction or supervision of a Licensed Physical Medical and Rehab Clinician and is reviewed through observation of techniques employed and results obtained. Administers treatment in all phases of therapeutic exercises and functional training as directed by licensed therapist. Administers treatment using exercise equipment and mobility devices as instructed by therapist. Administers therapeutic modalities. Assists in observing the reaction of patients and notifying the supervising therapist. Performs delegated part of a treatment plan as directed and Provides the therapist with a description of treatment given and of the patient's progress. Reinforces therapist instructions. Keeps equipment and treatment area clean and follows infection control procedures. Qualifications: Required * High School Graduate, upon hire or * High School GED, upon hire * Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
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