Therapy Aide -Full Time

Select Medical • Harrisburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital, a UPMC and Select Medical partnership, is hiring a full-time Therapy Aide at a location inside UPMC Community Osteopathic. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges associated with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The hourly compensation range is $20.10–$24.50, based on years of experience.

The Therapy Aide performs patient-related tasks assigned by a therapist, assists with transfers, positioning, equipment, and preparation for therapy, and transports patients as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, which may be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Post-offer employment testing is part of onboarding and must be completed 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 the therapist with other appropriate patient-related treatment activities and provide equipment.
• Set up equipment and position patients in preparation for therapy sessions as outlined.

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Generous PTO and paid sick time for full-time team members.
• Medical and prescription, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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