Therapy Aide - PRN

Therapy Aide – PRN

Duke University Health System – Duke Regional Hospital, Durham, North Carolina.

At Duke Health, we are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients and their communities.

General Description of the Job Class:

Perform moderately skilled work aiding physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech‑language pathologists (if applicable) with departmental operating procedures and patient treatment.

• Perform patient related tasks and instructions as designated by the therapist.
• Prepare patient and treatment area for care, and aid therapist with patient care under direct or indirect supervision.
• Maintain correct sterile technique when assisting with wound care and dressing changes.
• Transport patients to proper locations according to schedule, ensuring safety.
• Assist patients in transfers, dressing, toileting, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in scheduling inpatients and outpatients, ensuring timely patient arrival.
• Support inventory management of linen and supplies, including daily checks and order accuracy.
• Complete activity logs, safety logs, and other administrative records.
• Assist with phone and front‑office coverage as needed.
• Communicate courteously with patients and staff.
• Respond promptly to assistance requests and participate in cross‑coverage efforts.
• Assist in training and orientation of volunteers and interns.
• Participate in review of activities and processes, helping implement improvements.

Level I

• Graduation from high school or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an on‑the‑job training period and demonstration of competency.
• One year rehabilitative services experience preferred.

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training certification, Massage Therapy certification, or at least three years of relevant experience as rehab aide/technician.
• Consistently meet patient‑care productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with and co‑treat more complex therapy procedures.

BCLS certification is required or obtained within the first three months of employment.

May require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and accommodation requests will be provided by the hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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