Therapy Aide - Full Time

Select Medical; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Parking

Job summary

Rush Specialty Hospital Rehabilitation, in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Therapy Aide for a full-time role. The position supports therapists, assists with patient transfers and setup, and helps prepare patients for therapy sessions with appropriate equipment.

Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a strong orientation program and opportunities for career growth within the system.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment.
• One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: RUSH Specialty Hospital RehabilitationJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: Therapy AideLocation: Chicago, ILSchedule: Full TimeCompensation: $19.70 - $24.00 per hour (based on years of experience)

Added Perks: Company Paid Parking

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.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans