Rehabilitation Aide - Inpatient

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health on the Dallas Campus seeks a Rehab Aide - Inpatient to assist therapists in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. The role includes helping patients participate in treatment, preparing therapy spaces, and supporting safe, effective sessions.

The position is PRN with orientation; on-site work required. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Assisting with patient treatment, focusing patient participation and exercise motivation.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers is required per CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient treatment and prepare therapy areas.
• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule with patient treatment demands; order linens and supplies; maintain equipment and transport patients.
• Assist S/PAR staff as needed.
• Assume other duties as appropriate to the position.
• Meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy assistance

Schedule coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Rehab Aide - Inpatient

Department: Acute Care Therapy Service

Location: Dallas Campus

Shift: PRN; First week is a full week for orientation. During department orientation would like at least 3-4 shifts/week until fully orientated.

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This job is responsible for providing patient service assistance to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology therapists. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient treatment as needed to include focusing patient participation, exercise motivation, and physical movement/transportation of the patient. Preparing therapy area prior to treatment, disposing of used linens, and cleaning the therapy area after treatment. Assisting in special services such as wound care, video fluoroscopic swallow studies, casting and splinting. This may include physical set up, movement/transportation of patient, diverting patient attention if needed, and cleaning up after treatment.
• Coordinating and prioritizing own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; Ordering linens and supplies, and advising supervisor of supply needs; maintaining therapeutic equipment and/or coordinating equipment service; transporting patients to/from rooms/gym as needed.
• Assisting S/PAR staff as needed.
• Assuming other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 1 year job related experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.