Therapy Aide

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Inpatient • Plano, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Rehabilitation in Plano is looking for a Therapy Tech to join our Acute Care team! This is a PRN position, meaning it is as needed. The pay rate is $22/hr. Minimum requirements include working 2 weekend days per month and availability on or around 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. Previous therapy aide experience in an acute inpatient rehab or acute therapy setting is required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a therapy tech or nursing technician

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees