Therapy Aide

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Plano, TX is seeking a Therapy Aide to join the Acute Care team on a full-time basis. Starting rate is $18/hr.

The role includes assisting therapists, patient handling, and helping with therapy setup in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Qualified candidates will have therapy tech experience (preferred in acute care or inpatient rehab) and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of therapy tech or nursing technician experience.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient care and tasks.
• Move and transfer patients safely between surfaces.
• Position patients and assist with therapeutic activities.
• Prepare and position equipment and supplies for therapy sessions.
• Transport patients to/from therapy sessions as needed.
• Support with patient positioning and equipment setup for therapy.
• Support documentation and data entry related to patient care.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients during therapy sessions.

Skills

Therapy aide experience

BLS certification willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Plano, Texas

Therapy Aide

Acute Care

Full Time

Starting rate: $18/hr

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

Monday-Friday position with need to flex work schedule to later in the day at times to assist with surgical volumes. Therapy aide experience in acute care or an acute inpatient rehab therapy setting preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• 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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