Therapy Aide - Full Time

Select Medical•Los Angeles, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Aide 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. This role involves performing patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, assisting patients with transfers, donning/doffing appliances, positioning patients, and assisting with equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy sessions.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
One or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient related tasks assigned by the 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
Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment
Assists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice