Therapy Aide - Children's

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant. Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment
• Assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments.
• Performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

What This Job Offers

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