Therapy Aide
Plano, TX 75093
Job Description
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Plano, Texas
Therapy Aide
Per Diem
(As Needed)
Acute Care
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Baylor Rehabilitation is looking for a Therapy Aide to fill our PRN opening!
Minimum requirements are 2 weekend days per month and availability around 1 summer/1 winter holiday. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications preferred.
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
- Must have therapy aide experience in an acute or inpatient rehab setting
- 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.