Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab - Full Time Job ID 332577 Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Support Street Address 516 South Loomis Street Overview

Position: Therapy Aide
Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $19.70 - $24 per hour

based on experience 

 

Rush Specialty Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and RUSH, is a 100-bed facility that combines a critical illness recovery hospital and an acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

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 and thorough Nursing Assistant orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offeringsRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balanceInvest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protectionYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
Ease the Burden: Company paid parking  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.