Rehab Aide

Select Medical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong

Recharge & Refresh

Your Health Matters

Invest in Your Future

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy in Missouri is seeking a Rehab Aide to support therapists in outpatient rehabilitation. This full-time role offers a M-F schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) and tuition-like benefits, with a starting pay around $18/hour, increasing with experience.

You will assist with patient transfers, equipment setup, and maintaining a clean therapy area in a busy outpatient center. Qualified candidates hold an OT Assistant degree, state licensure or eligibility as a COTA, CPR, and a Class

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program is required.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists with rehabilitation procedures and center operations.
• Lifts and transfers patients to/from mats, treatment tables, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
• Helps patients don/do all facility-specific appliances.
• Positions patients for standing with orthotic/prosthetic devices and prepares them for therapy.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists with patient-related treatment activities and equipment.
• Sets up equipment and positions patient for therapy sessions as outlined by the State Practice Act.
• Keeps the department and equipment clean and orderly.

Skills

CPR certification

First aid certification

Prior outpatient PT experience

Education

Associate's Degree in OT Assistant

Tools

Class E license for shuttle operation

Job description

Overview

Position: Rehab Aide

Location: Sunset Hills/Arnold Mo

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F 8:00A- 4:30P

Compensation: Starts ant $18/hour, increases based on experience.

Are you passionate about helping patients on their rehabilitation journey?Do you enjoy working in an outpatient physical therapy setting?Come join our team as a rehab aide! In this role, you will assist our therapists in carrying out our rehabilitation procedures and play an integral role in supporting our center operations.

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

Responsibilities

• Rehab Aide performs patient-related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:

• 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 provides equipment.

• Assist with patient-related activities, including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act.

• Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program required

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

• Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification

• First aid certification

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Job ID 381817

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Therapy - Other

Company SSM Health Physical Therapy