Therapy Aide

Select Medical • Marlton, NJ

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab Location: Marlton, NJ Schedule: Per diem 8:00am - 4:30PM Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays Compensation: $ 18 + differential Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries , spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certified Basic Life Support with the American Heart Association is required prior to start.
• Per Diem Requirement: Two (8 HR) shifts per month.
• At least one of those a weekend and one high need day (week day, weekend, or holiday).

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred
• Six months of general maintenance experience and use of hand/power tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a therapist, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and physical plant for daily activities.
• 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

• Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees