Summary

Non-professional personnel working under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech-Language Therapist. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, assisting therapists with age appropriate patient treatment, support admin duties for Therapists (as needed), and general departmental duties in the area(s) of Rehabilitation Services. Adheres to system and department policies and procedures. Incorporates the philosophies of continuous quality improvement, customer service and teamwork into daily routine.

Job description

Job Summary

Non-professional personnel working under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech-Language Therapist. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, assisting therapists with age appropriate patient treatment, support admin duties for Therapists (as needed), and general departmental duties in the area(s) of Rehabilitation Services. Adheres to system and department policies and procedures. Incorporates the philosophies of continuous quality improvement, customer service and teamwork into daily routine.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Assisting Therapists with age appropriate patient treatment
Occasional, may be required to provide a 'second-set-of-hands' to assist treatment (75%)
General Admin Support for Therapists (10%)
General Department Duties in the Area of Rehabilitation Services
Maintain a Safe and Clean Patient Care Environment
Maintain All Equipment
Ensure the availability of all Supplies (15%)

Required Minimum Education

High School Graduate or equivalent experience Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

Patient related experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Good communication and time management skills
Familiar with medical terminology
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple job tasks

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Good communication skills
Time management skills
Familiar with medical terminology
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple job tasks

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.