Job detail

Therapy Aide - PRN

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

#BLS #Patient Care #Hospital Experience #Patient Positioning #Inpatient Rehabilitation #Rehabilitation Hospital #Prosthetics #Orthotics #Therapy Aide

Quick overview

The Therapy Aide performs patient-related tasks including lifting, transporting, and positioning patients for therapy sessions. They assist therapists with treatment activities and the setup of necessary medical equipment.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with BLS certification. One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide is preferred.

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Job description

Overview Hospital Name

Southern Kentucky
Rehab
Hospital
Joint venture with
Select
Medical &
VibraPosition:
Therapy
AideLocation:
Bowling
Green,
KY
Schedule: PRN Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start
Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

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 Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide preferred *Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans