Therapy Aide - Full Time

RUSH Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. At our company, we support your 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 for full-time team members
• Comprehensive medical/RX, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees