Inpatient Therapy Aide - Rehab Support & Care

Rush University Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Generous PTO

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - Tucson, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Therapy Aide to support inpatient rehabilitation services in Tucson, AZ. This full-time role provides front-line patient care under therapists' supervision and contributes to a compassionate care team.

The position offers comprehensive orientation, generous PTO, medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities to grow within a large hospital network.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Preferred: one or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide.

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 with 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

Job description

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - Tucson, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Therapy Aide to support inpatient rehabilitation services in Tucson, AZ. This full-time role provides front-line patient care under therapists' supervision and contributes to a compassionate care team.

The position offers comprehensive orientation, generous PTO, medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities to grow within a large hospital network.