Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab Job ID 334116 Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Support Street Address 1630 East Primrose Street Overview

Select Medical Rehabiltation- Springfield

Springfield, Missouri

 

Therapy Aide

 

 

Benefits of being a Therapy Aide with us:

Working with a great therapy teamImpact on patient care and their quality of lifeAbility to grow and learn new skillsCompetitive rates A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunitiesFull-benefits package Full-time employees (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

 

Responsibilities

Position Summary

 

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.

 

Specific Duties

 

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 Practice 

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent required

Preferred Experience

One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.