Therapy Aide -PRN

Select Medical • Harrisburg, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital, a partnership between UPMC and Select Medical, is hiring a Therapy Aide at its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The role supports therapists with patient-related tasks, transfers, positioning, transportation, and therapy equipment. The schedule is per diem, and compensation is $21.00 per hour. Part-time and per-diem positions are eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year. New hires receive an extensive orientation, and strong performance may lead to potential full-time opportunities. Post-offer employment testing is required before the first day of work.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified BLS, or completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Complete post-offer employment testing before the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-related tasks assigned by a therapist.
• Lift patients to and from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs, and other equipment appropriate to the facility or department.
• Assist patients with transfers to all surfaces.
• Assist patients with donning and doffing appliances specific to the facility or department.
• Position patients in parallel bars and prepare them for standing with appropriate orthotic or prosthetic devices and equipment.
• Transport patients to and from therapy as needed.
• Assist therapists with other appropriate patient-related treatment activities and provide equipment.
• Assist with patient-related activities, including equipment setup and patient positioning in preparation for therapy sessions.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.
• Benefits supporting the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time and per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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