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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Plano, Texas

Therapy Aide

PRN

Acute

Must have Therapy Aide experience in an acute inpatient rehab or acute care therapy setting. Minimum requirements are 2 weekend days per month and availability around 1 summer/1 winter holiday. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Benefits of being a Therapy Aide with us:

• Working with a great therapy team

• Impact on patient care and their quality of life

• Ability to grow and learn new skills

• Competitive rates

• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors.

Specific Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required

• One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred

• BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire

Additional Data

Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.

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Job ID 309758

Location US-TX-Plano

Experience (Years) 1

Category Therapy - Support

Street Address 4700 Alliance Blvd.

Company Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Inpatient

Position Type Per Diem