Therapy Aide - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a full-time Therapy Aide to support physical and occupational therapy across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will prepare treatment areas, equipment and supplies, and assist licensed therapists in delivering care to patients with varied conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to assist with transfers and gait training, and BLS within 6 months of hire. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting transfers and gait training as directed by licensed staff.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supports therapy care delivery by preparing treatment areas, equipment and materials.
• Assists in outpatient neuro, inpatient rehab, and acute orthopedic therapy settings.
• Provides encouragement to patients and helps with care tasks as directed by therapists.

Skills

Patient transfers

Gait training

Daily living support

Therapy aide

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

Department Details

Full-time position, Monday-Friday, daytime hours.

Job 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. This full-time therapy aide position will be at our Sanford South University location. This position will assist in outpatient neuro, inpatient rehab, and acute orthopedic therapy settings. 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272113
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No