Therapy Aide

Select Medical; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation Pensacola is seeking a Therapy Aide to join our inpatient rehabilitation team on a Per Diem schedule. The role involves assisting therapists with patient transfers, positioning, and setup to support therapy sessions at our Pensacola facility.

Qualified candidates are high school graduates with BLS certification or completion within 90 days. Prior hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transfer activities to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables.
• Lift patients to/from mats, treatment areas, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Assist patients in transfer activities to all surfaces.
• Position patients in parallel bars and prepare for standing with orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Transport patients to/from therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist therapist with patient-related treatment activities and equipment setup.
• Assist with patient-related activities including equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Pensacola

Location Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Pensacola Position: Therapy Aide
Schedule: Per Diem
Compensation: $18 per hour
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.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• 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

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