Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Select Medical • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Aide assists therapy staff with patient identification and transportation needs within the rehabilitation treatment areas. This role also involves coordinating care between the rehabilitation and nursing floors. The position offers the opportunity to impact patient care and quality of life, with potential for growth and skill development within a supportive therapy team.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas.
• Coordinates care between rehab and nursing floors.
• Performs patient related tasks assigned by the 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.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.
• Assists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice.

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Ability to grow and learn new skills
• Impact on patient care and their quality of life
• Working with a great therapy team
• A network of over 50,000 employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
• Full-Time benefits package includes: (medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

What This Job Offers

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