Therapy Aide

Select Medical • Plano, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Plano, Texas is seeking a Therapy Aide for their Acute Care team. This is a full-time position with a starting rate of $18/hr. The role involves a Monday-Friday schedule, with the flexibility to adjust work hours to accommodate surgical volumes. Previous experience as a Therapy Aide in an acute care or acute inpatient rehabilitation therapy setting is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a therapy tech or nursing technician

Nice To Haves

• Therapy aide experience in acute care or an acute inpatient rehab therapy setting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED