Therapy Aide

Select Medical; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

PTO and Sick Time

Medical/Vision/Dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and disability protection

Large team of healthcare professionals

Job summary

Penn State Health Rehabiliation Hospital in Hummelstown, PA, is seeking a Therapy Aide for a full-time role. The position supports therapists by handling patient-related tasks, assisting with transfers, positioning, and equipment setup to enable effective therapy sessions.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS or completion within 90 days, and offers a structured orientation, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth within a large hospital network.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment is required.
• One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide is 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 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

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Penn State Health Rehabiliation Hospital

A partnership with Select Medical

Position: Therapy AideLocation: Hummelstown,PASchedule: FulltimeCompensation: $20.10-$24.50 per hour

Pay based on years of experience.

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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 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 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide preferred

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans