Inpatient Rehab Therapy Aide (Per Diem)

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Therapy Aide for the Hummelstown, PA location. This Per Diem position supports therapists and helps patients with mobility and therapy tasks under supervision.

You will assist with transfers, positioning, and equipment setup, and ensure safety during therapy sessions. A high school diploma and BLS are required; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist.
• Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
• Assists patients with donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities and providing equipment.
• Assist with equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy sessions per state practice.

Skills

Patient care

Lifting assistance

Transfers and mobility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Job description

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Therapy Aide for the Hummelstown, PA location. This Per Diem position supports therapists and helps patients with mobility and therapy tasks under supervision.

You will assist with transfers, positioning, and equipment setup, and ensure safety during therapy sessions. A high school diploma and BLS are required; hospital experience preferred.