Physical Therapist Aide

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity: The Physical Therapy Aide position requires a tremendous amount of energy, drive, teamwork, optimistic outlook, the ability to multi task, and the willingness to go to every great length to please the patients and provide them with the best possible care. The PT Aide position provides smooth transitions in an extremely fast paced environment.   What you will do:

1. Perform administrative task such as: Gather paperwork and set treatment tables prior to post-op patients arrivals, Create binders with the physician’s protocols for various body parts to aid the patient in their recovery, Maintain Physician Protocol Cabinet
2. Assist Therapist and patients with various exercises, cryotherapy, walling, bandaging, crutch training as well as restroom assistance. Maintaining a presence in the clinic to ensure availability to patients and Therapist
3. Maintain Clinic inventory; Check stock levels of linens, crutches and all clinic supplies, restock when necessary,
4. Complete order requisitions via the Hospital Ordering system (HSS) and put in correct location once the order arrives
5. Ensure Vail East clinic is stocked and ordering is maintained
6. Liaison with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) representatives such as Hanger, Ottobock and Med-Equip. Communicate to each to ensure par levels are stocked and up to date
7. Record order information and maintain through excel spreadsheet
8. Clean and organize clinic throughout the day, Fill Game Ready Ice machines at the beginning of the day and after lunch; sanitize all equipment in the clinic; Organize waiting area
9. Promotes and contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting co-workers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers
10. Functions in the full Patient Representative role in the clinics as needed. 
11. Complies with federal, state and local legal and certification requirements
12. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
13. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.   What you will need:   Experience:

• N/A

License(s):

• N/A

Certification(s):

• N/A

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.   Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:$20—$23.38 USD