Therapy Aide - Plano Job ID 314485 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 Overview

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 teamImpact on patient care and their quality of lifeAbility to grow and learn new skillsCompetitive 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 therapistLifts 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 requiredOne or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferredBLS 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.