Therapy Aide - Per Diem/PRN

Job ID
323640
Experience (Years)
1
Category
Therapy - Support
Street Address
801 Braxton Place

Overview

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

 

Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab

 

Shift Hours: Per Diem/PRN, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits of becoming a therapy aide with us:

  • Shift Differential!
  • Working with a great therapy team
  • Impact on patient care and their quality of life
  • Ability to grow and learn new skills
  • Team-oriented and collaborative culture 
  • A high percentage of patients being discharged home to their families
  • A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities 

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a therapist, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical plant for daily activities.

  • Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist
  • Lifts 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 requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Certified Basic Life Support with the America Heart Association is required prior to start. 

Preferred qualifications:

  • One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred
  • Six months of general maintenance experience and use of hand/power tools preferred

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