Therapy Aide

sanford; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a therapy support assistant to help deliver physical and occupational therapy services. You will prepare treatment areas, equipment and materials and assist licensed therapists, ensuring patients perform treatments correctly and safely.

Role involves assisting patients with transfers and daily activities, plus light cleaning and clerical tasks to support the therapy department. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering therapy services under supervision of licensed therapists.
• Prepare treatment area, patient equipment and materials for therapy sessions.
• Support patients with care needs and encourage correct performance of treatments.
• Perform related duties such as cleaning, clerical tasks and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient transfers

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

On-the-job training provided

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Routine and set weekly hours.
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours.
• Be trained by experience staff.
• Cooperative team members willing to assist each other where needed.

Summary

Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.

Job Description

Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate. Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments. As needed, performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].