Inpatient Rehab Therapy Aide (Per Diem) - Start Strong

Rush University Medical Center; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center's Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital in Harrisburg is seeking a Therapy Aide on a Per Diem basis to support therapists and help patients with mobility and positioning.

You will perform patient-related tasks, assist with transfers, and set up equipment in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation setting. Per Diem status offers orientation and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide 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 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 and assists therapist with other treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment

Job description

Rush University Medical Center's Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital in Harrisburg is seeking a Therapy Aide on a Per Diem basis to support therapists and help patients with mobility and positioning.

You will perform patient-related tasks, assist with transfers, and set up equipment in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation setting. Per Diem status offers orientation and opportunities for advancement.