Therapy Aide Job ID 311172 Location US-TX-Irving Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Support Street Address 1901 North MacArthur Boulevard Company Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Inpatient Position Type Per Diem Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Irving, Texas

 

Therapy Aide

 

Per Diem (As needed)

 

Pay Rate: $20/hr

 

Shift Hours: Weekday & Weekend availability required

 

 

 

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

 

Baylor Rehabilitation is looking for a Therapy aide to assist our acute care hospital including acute care and inpatient rehab. 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

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent requiredCertified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Experience

One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.six months of general maintenance experience and use of hand/power tools preferred

 

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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