Therapy Aide: Full time, Part time or PRN

Centre For Neuro Skills•Irving, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, the is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As a Clinic/ Therapy Aide I or II, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.

Requirements

High School graduation or GED required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work with other staff and departments within a team to ensure quality patient care.
Primary responsibilities are assisting with activities in a variety of departments.
Duties may include answering phones, and clerical duties including data entry.
May accompany patients to appointments.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Licensing as Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred but not required.
Experience in rehabilitation or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the implementation of patient treatment programs in the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech/Education Departments according to legal guidelines and under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. Requires lifting, handling, carrying and manipulating patients, equipment and supplies weighing up to 150 pounds.
Requires ability to use proper lifting techniques, good balance, and sufficient strength to provide patients with virtually all levels of assistance from standby to maximum assistance. Must have adequate endurance, motor, visual and cognitive skills to demonstrate and/or assist with therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living, social skills, transfers and handling therapeutic equipment.
Performs toilet and chair transfers without assistance for patients up to 150 pounds utilizing approved transfer techniques. Transfer techniques include standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Patients requiring moderate to maximum assistance and weighing over 200 pounds are lifted and/or transferred by two persons.
Performs documentation such as daily progress notes, treatment modules, and behavior modification documentation. Performs organizational/administrative projects such as filing and light typing. Sets up and dismantles patient charts in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Extended sick leave
PPO medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
One Medical membership
Telehealth available through the company health plan
9-10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day
Company matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
Professional license reimbursement
Continuing education assistance
Daily Pay
LifeMart Benefits (Discounts on travel, tickets, electronics, family care, wellness, home & auto, financial and legal, apparel, flowers & gifts, restaurants and dining)
Wisely Financial Services (Early Direct Deposit, Cashback Rewards, Prepaid Debit Cards)