West Tennessee Healthcare·Jackson, Tennessee
Assists therapists in performing treatments for patients across all age groups, including preparing treatment areas and transporting patients. Additionally, performs administrative duties such as scheduling, answering phones, and maintaining department inventory.
0 - Day (United States of America)
Job Description: Summary:
Responsible for assisting therapists in performing patient treatments. Patients treated include Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatrics. Under the direct supervision of a therapist, responsible for clinical tasks and nonclinical tasks as scheduled and assigned by the therapist/supervisor.
Assists therapists with patient treatments by preparing treatment area, providing supplies and/or equipment needed for the therapist to perform treatment, physically assisting therapist with activities, and transporting patients to and from treatment areas.
Must be able to work with patients while the patients have specialized equipment monitors, IV’s, etc.
Assists in maintaining department cleanliness and monitors department inventory of equipment and supplies, notifying appropriate personnel of shortages and needed replacements.
Clean all treatment areas and equipment before and after each patient is treated.
Performs secretarial duties .i.e. taking referrals, scheduling patients, answering phones, filing charts, etc.
Performs related responsibilities as assigned or directed.
Contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.
• HS Diploma Required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification-obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment.
• Ability to perform routine procedures as directed by therapists and knowledge of hospital policies and procedures as acquired 2-3 months of orientation and on-the-job training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires a high school diploma and BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Candidates must be able to perform routine procedures under supervision and handle specialized medical equipment.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.
