Physical Therapy Technician - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary Assists in care and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of physical therapists, administers and monitors programs for infection control; performs tasks to maintain the department in a safe and orderly condition.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and BehaviorsAssists the physical therapists in administering treatments, under their direct supervision.Obtains equipment, material, supplies, and positions them appropriately for use.Assists patients in ambulation when instructed by a therapist.Assists patients to dress, undress.Assists therapists to support, transfer, ambulate, and treat patients.Provides coverage at the front desk in the absence of the receptionist/clerical coordinator.Observes patients and their equipment and reports unusual symptoms or equipment failure the therapists.Administers and monitors current methods of the infection control throughout the department.Maintains and clean all equipment and materials used in patient treatment.Maintains current inventory of materials and supplies to determine need for requisitions.Maintains and organize storage and supply area in an orderly way.Assists in the orientation, training of volunteers and students.Attends department meetings and in-services when relevant and appropriate subjects are presented.Duplicates materials as necessary.Attends hospitals mandatory in-service programs.Has computer skills/aptitude.Function as a Constant Supervision sitter on the nursing units, when assigned, including patient-center tasks such as performing bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, measurement of I&O's, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff.Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements Education: High school diploma.Experience: Successful completion of orientation and on-the-job training according to department guidelines.Qualifications: Ability to interact with and assist therapists in the treatment of adults, and seniors. Open to working with infants, children, adolescents if needed.Core CompetenciesClinical proficiency Ability to multi-taskTeamwork AdaptabilityCommunication skills Problem-solving skillsPlanning and organizing Attention to detailProblem-solving skills Judgment and decision-making Stress tolerancePhysical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periodsFrequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights witha minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipmentMust be able to work in environment with continuous interruptionsMust be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospitalMust be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptionsMust be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all timesMust be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devicesPosition requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a dayPrimary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below:Neonatal (birth - 28 days)Patients with exceptional communication needsInfant (29 days - less than 1 year)Patients with developmental delaysPediatric (1 - 12 years)Patients at end of lifeAdolescent (13 - 17 years)Patients under isolation precautionsAdult (18 - 64 years)Patients with cultural needsGeriatric (> 65 years)• All populationsBariatric Patients with weight related comorbiditiesNon-patient care populationThe responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.