Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab

Company: Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
Location: Denton
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:

Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton

*A Select Medical Hospital*

Denton, TX

Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Weekend availability required

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

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:

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent required

Preferred Experience

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

Additional Data:

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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