Therapy Aide Outpatient - Omaha (Full Time Days, Monday-Friday)

**RESPONSIBILITIES****:** * Responsible for assisting occupational/physical/speech therapists and therapist assistants to provide rehabilitative and technical care to the patient under the direction of licensed personnel. * Supports department by maintaining supply of clinical documentation and education forms. * Prepares program evaluation forms. * Maintains inventory of supplies. * Orders and tracks receipt of supplies. * Assists occupational/physical/speech therapists, therapist assistants and other treating personnel in patient treatment and/or evaluation. * Escorts/transports patients safely to and from therapy sessions within the facility. * Assists with patient group sessions as directed by supervisory staff. * Follows instruction from supervisor and occupational/physical/ speech therapist to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department. * Communicates with patient, families and co-workers in a respectful manner to maintain a positive customer oriented approach. * Assists with new staff orientation and provide advice and guidance for new staff members. * Participates and assists in department and facility committees and/or task forces as assigned. * Monitors and cleans department equipment and clinic on a daily basis to facilitate safety of operations. * Monitors routine modalities of hot packs, cold packs, paraffin, ultrasound, Game Ready as directed. * Operates blood pressure cuff and stethoscope accurately. * Sets up equipment and supplies needed for treatment and cleans up following treatment sessions. * Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.Handle and operate all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury. * Operates patient lifts, transfer devices, body weight support equipment and wheelchairs as well as pool lift and rescue equipment. **QUALIFICATIONS****:** * 1-2 years' experience as a physical therapy aide preferred. * CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer required at time of hire or within 30 days from date of hire. * Incumbent must be 18 years of age or older. * May be required to drive a motor vehicle. If required to drive, must have current valid driver's license, must submit a copy of current driver's abstract reflecting a good driving record, and have the required mobility needed to drive.