Therapy Aide - Acute Care | Full-Time

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

47d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant. Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate. Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments. As needed, performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required.
On-the-job training will be provided.
Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

preparing treatment area
preparing patient equipment and materials
performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant
assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments
cleaning
clerical duties
assisting patients with care needs
assisting patients to/from the therapy department