Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab / PRNJob ID274590
LocationUS-PA-Harrisburg
Experience (Years)1
CategoryTherapy - Support
Street Address4300 Londonderry Road
CompanyHelen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital
Position TypePer Diem
Overview
Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation HospitalA joint venture with Select Medical & UPMC PinnacleHarrisburg, PATherapy Aide
Per Diem/PRN/As Needed7a-3:30p/7:30a-4p/8a-4:30pBenefits 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 ratesA network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
Position SummaryAssists 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 DutiesPerforms 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 QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredPreferred ExperienceOne or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.
Additional Data
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:Brain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeAmputationNeurological DisordersOrthopedic ConditionsMultiple Traumas**.
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