Therapy Aide - Full-time

Select Medical • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Gainesville, an affiliation with Select Medical, is seeking a full-time Therapy Aide. This role is crucial in supporting therapists in providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with a wide range of complex medical conditions, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The hospital is dedicated to addressing the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges faced by patients, and supports employee career growth and personal well-being.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability protection

What This Job Offers

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