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Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
HeartSaver CPR X American Heart Association required
Minimum Work Experience
Two (2) years of previous experience in patient care setting required
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the regions only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents medical students nurses nurse practitioners pharmacists and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown Danville offers big city amenities with quaint small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene numerous local restaurants and shops diverse educational institutions and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional development Growth opportunities and Mentor-based training
And much more
Position Summary:
Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate will assist the Physical Therapists implement programs established in the department by performing assigned tasks related to patient care under the immediate direction of a licensed therapist or assistant. This includes upkeep of the department clerical duties patient transport and patient care.
Administers hydrotherapy treatment hot and cold packs according to written medical prescription and under the direction of physical therapist.
Assists patients in dressing and moving about before during and at the conclusion of their treatment.
Assists patients in safe practice of activities related to the development of strength endurance and daily living.
Assists with ambulation practice of specific patients whose gait patterns have been precisely established by a physical therapist.
Transports patients in a courteous and efficient manner with sensitivity regarding the patients problems and dignity.
Assist in checking clients vital signs when needed.
Provides client/caregiver education re: facilitation of functional mobility and communication.
Assists in donning/doffing and manipulating assistive devices prosthetics orthotics splints and ADL equipment.
Full-Time