Therapy Aide - PRN

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital • Hummelstown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a per diem Therapy Aide in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The role supports therapists with patient care and preparation for therapy sessions. Compensation is $20.00 per hour. Extensive orientation is provided, and the position may offer potential pathways to full-time opportunities. Per diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified BLS, or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.
• Complete post-offer employment testing (POETs) 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.
• Help with patient-related activities, including equipment setup and patient positioning in preparation for therapy sessions, as outlined in state practice requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED