Therapy Aide

Select Specialty Hospital; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Miami Lakes is hiring a Therapy Aide for the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit housed inside Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes. This per diem position supports therapists in delivering patient-focused care to individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and orthopedic issues.

You will assist with patient transfers, positioning, equipment setup, and therapy sessions, while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Skills

Patient care

Lifting assistance

Transfer support

Therapy aide tasks

Equipment setup

Positioning patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation - Miami Lakes

Position: Therapy Aide

Location: Housed inside of Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $22 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation unit 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