Therapy Aide - Acute Care | PRN Weekends

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The main responsibilities include patient transport, basic department housekeeping, and assisting the therapists as directed. This role offers the opportunity to gain clinical exposure and hands-on patient care experience with a wide variety of patient diagnoses, including cardiopulmonary, ortho, neuro, trauma, general medical, and oncology. It is good experience for those planning to advance their education in fields such as nursing, PT, OT, PA, or medical school. Summary: Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing the 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. Job Description: Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under the 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 ensure 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
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

Nice To Haves

On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Patient transport
Basic department housekeeping
Assisting therapists as directed
Preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials
Performing procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a licensed therapist
Assisting in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients
Preparing equipment and materials for treatment
Assisting patients/residents/clients and providing encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments
Cleaning
Clerical duties
Assisting patients with care needs
Assisting patients to/from the therapy department