Therapy Aide

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Plano, TX is seeking a Therapy Aide to support our Acute Care therapy team on a PRN basis. You will assist therapists, transfer patients, and help prepare equipment to facilitate therapy sessions on the unit.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of therapy tech or nursing tech experience, a high school diploma, and BLS certification or plan to obtain it within 90 days; weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a therapy tech or nursing technician.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Availability on/around 1 summer and 1 winter holiday; minimum 2 weekend days per month.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist.
• Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and equipment.
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
• Assists patients in donning/doffing appliances specific to the facility/department.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares for standing with orthotic devices.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with patient related treatment activities and providing equipment.
• Assist with equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy sessions.

Skills

Therapy aide experience

BLS certification

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS completion within 90 days

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Plano, Texas

Therapy Aide

Acute Care

PRN (As Needed)

Pay rate: $22/hr

Baylor Rehabilitation in Plano is looking for a Therapy Tech to join our Acute Care team!

Minimum requirements are 2 weekend days per month and availability on/around 1 summer/1 winter holiday. Must have therapy aide experience in an acute inpatient rehab or acute therapy setting.

• 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
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a therapy tech or nursing technician

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