Physical Therapy Aide, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Winchester Hospital, 41, Highland Avenue, Symmes Corner, Winchester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description:Winchester Hospital is a Top Massachusetts recognized 223-bed regional hospital that is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area. The Physical Therapy Aide position contributes to the Hospital’s by assisting Physical Therapists and support functions in an effort optimizing the efficiency of the rehabilitation services operations.  This staff position will have an impact on the patient experience by minimizing wait times and ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment.QUALIFICATIONS Education Required:  High School Diploma or equivalentEducation Preferred:  Students enrolled in physical therapy, athletic training or other health related fieldJOB FUNCTIONS Assesses waiting room status regularly, liaisons with patients to ensure comfort and wait-time satisfaction.  Serves as a resource person by providing appropriate information and assistance to patients, families and visitors to improve their overall experience in the rehabilitation services offices.Greets, transports and/or escorts, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable. Assists the Therapists in preparing the equipment for treatmentProvide ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.Keeps department clean, free of obstacles and stocked in adequate supplies and linen.Performs other administrative functions as needed to ensure the department runs smoothly, efficiently and seamlessly to the patients, including but not limited to covering the front desk:Answers phone and answers non-clinical questions about rehab services Schedule patients.  Changes patient appointmentsCollects patient co—pays. Performs safety checks on equipment at start and end of shift and periodically throughout the day.Respond to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability




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