Therapeutic/Medical Aide II

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InTherapeutic/Medical Aide II page is loadedTherapeutic/Medical Aide IIApplylocationsComanche Countytime typeFull timeposted onPosted 5 Days Agojob requisition idJR62642Job Posting TitleTherapeutic/Medical Aide IIAgency650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSSupervisory OrganizationLawton/Ft. Sill Veterans HomeJob Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)August 01, 2026Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationUSD $23/HRJob DescriptionBasic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patients or other work related to providing durable medical equipment for clients or assisting professional staff in performing various treatments, such as assisting in surgical units. The primary emphasis is on working with patients or professional staff in carrying out prescribed work assignments as allowed by applicable licensure laws. Incumbents perform a variety of routine tasks in a therapeutic or medical program, which requires a limited knowledge of work procedures and understanding of the materials and equipment.Typical FunctionsWorks with patients, individually and in-groups or with professional staff, as directed by supervising therapist to meet goals established by the professional therapy staff or other responsible medical staff.Prepares and submits routine reports on patient’s attendance, behavior, reaction to work on projects and work accomplishments, as directed by supervising therapist.Provides assistance in completing surgical procedures, setting up operating room, arranging instruments, assisting surgeon and cleaning and sterilizing instruments and supplies.Maintains and repairs medical equipment, including electropneumatic controls, x-ray machines, diagnostic equipment and projectors, adapters or modifies various types of durable medical equipment.Accounts for all working tools, supplies, and equipment in the therapy or surgical area and maintains them in proper working condition.Assists with treatment planning, scheduling and referral procedures as needed.Provides service in accordance with programs planned by a professional supervisor.Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations. Level DescriptorThis is the career level where incumbents are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for a full range of duties related to assisting professionals with the treatment of patients and the maintenance of appropriate records of progress or in assisting professional staff in surgical procedures, or in the maintenance of various types of medical equipment.Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in assisting professional staff with therapy or medical aide to patients or repairing therapeutic medical equipment. Candidates must possess valid Long-Term Care (LTC) Certification.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include a working knowledge of therapy techniques and medical procedures; of the kinds and uses of various therapy and medical equipment; and of methods of preparing materials and equipment for individual and group sessions, and for use in various medical procedures. Ability is required to work effectively with patients; assist professionals with groups; assist professionals with teaching and coaching therapy techniques; to use specified therapy media; to maintain effective working relationships with others, to follow oral and written directions and instructions; and to maintain and keep written records of all treatments and compile these into periodic reports.Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the...