Therapy Aide

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital·Metairie, Louisiana

$16 - $20/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 days ago

Practice for this role

Therapy Aide · $16 - $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-47% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Metairie, Louisiana ($30.00/hr, n=43)

$12.00/hr · lowesthighest · $90.00/hr

this role: $16.00/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 43 posted healthcare roles in Metairie, Louisiana rates. This role sits in the 13th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 47% below the Metairie, Louisiana median for similar positions.

The Therapy Aide assists therapy staff with patient transportation, positioning, and equipment setup within rehabilitation treatment areas. They also facilitate the coordination of care between rehabilitation services and nursing floors.

Overview Ochsner Rehabilitation HospitalJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: Therapy AideLocation: New Orleans, LASchedule: Full-timeCompensation: $16.00 to $19.51 per hour (Based on years of experience) 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.

Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.

Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

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 Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide is preferred.

high school
Patient care
Patient transportation
Clinical assistance
Patient positioning
Equipment setup
Rehabilitation support
Transfer activities

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid sick time
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Disability protection
Continuing education opportunities
RX insurance

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $16 - $20/hr
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Closes: Sep 8, 2027
Application: Employer website

Louisiana Therapy Aide Roles Support Hospital Rehabilitation

Therapy aide openings in Louisiana commonly support physical or occupational therapy teams in hospitals and rehabilitation settings, with patient service and safe equipment handling often influencing candidate competitiveness. This role lists $16–$19.51 per hour, health, dental, vision, medical insurance, and paid time off; review whether your experience matches the preferred hospital background. Requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time before you apply.