Therapy Aide
About The Position
Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Therapy Aide - Inpatient RehabLocation: West Orange, NJSchedule: Full Time 8:00am - 4:30PM with an alternating weekend, plus some holidays Compensation: $19.50 -27.35 (based on experience) 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.
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
- 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).
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
