Therapy Aide
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
- Start Strong : Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being : We offer benefits which support the financial, work / life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time / Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
- Your Impact Matters : Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors.
Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapistLifts patients to / from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility / department.Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.Assists patients in donning / doffing all appliances specific to the facility / department.Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic / prosthetic devices and equipment.Transports patients to / from therapy as needed.Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State PracticeQualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent requiredPreferred Experience
One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to :
Rehabilitation Assistant / Nursing AssistantNursePhysical, Occupational and Speech TherapyEnvironmental ServicesPOETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.