GENERAL SUMMARY:

 Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapy Aide provides assistance with patient care as well as departmental maintenance responsibilities. 

 Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served.

EDUCATION:

 High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

 WORK EXPERIENCE:

 Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical setting preferred.

 SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

 CPR certification is required and must be maintained.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

Assists with patient care responsibilities, including patient transfers, toileting, exercise program, ambulation training, application of hot pack and cold packs.  Performs general clean up responsibilities including changing linens, putting exercise equipment away, re-stocking supply cabinets, disinfecting equipment.  Maintains an awareness of general health and safety precautions of patients and alerts necessary personnel of problems observed.  Maintains open lines of communication with supervisors and departmental management, especially with regards to patient status. 

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30 

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 

• A US citizen that has received (or on track to receive) a high school diploma or GED 

• All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check.

PARTICIPANT ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. 

PARTICIPANT AND EXPEDITION BEHAVIOR 

• Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions 
• Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program 
• Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of any kind 
• Appropriately represent SCC and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners at all time

RISK MANAGEMENT AND JUDGEMENT 

• Effectively follow direction by others, so that you will be able to successfully manage hazards 

• Ask clarifying question when you do not understand a task 

• Maintain focus during workday, both while traveling and working in varied weather conditions. 

• If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage without assistance from others.

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS & OUTDOOR SKILLS 

• Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living and work skills as appropriate to the project. 
• Live in a physically demanding, possibly remote environment for an uninterrupted period of up to several weeks

SUBSTANCE FREE 

• In accordance with a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and SCC activities, and while on organization property.

TO APPLY: VISIT HTTPS://SCCORPS.ORG/OPEN-POSITIONS 

Any questions can be sent to Eric Falk, Program Coordinator: efalk@conservationlegacy.org  

Jeanine Russell, Program Coordinator: jrussell@conservationlegacy.org