Therapy Aide -Full Time

Select Medical; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Sick Time

Medical, vision, dental coverage (full

401(k) with company match

Life and disability protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Therapy Aide to support therapists in an inpatient rehabilitation setting inside UPMC Community Osteopathic. The role is full-time with compensation ranging from $20.10 to $24.50 per hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities include patient handling, transfers, and assisting with therapy sessions using appropriate equipment. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days.
• Preferred hospital therapy aide experience.

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 appliances
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares standing with orthotic devices
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities and providing equipment
• Assist with patient related activities including equipment setup and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice

Skills

Patient care

Patient transfers

Therapy assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Job description

Overview

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

A UPMC and Select Medical Partnership

Position: Therapy AideLocation: inside UPMC Community Osteopathic

Schedule: FulltimeCompensation: $20.10-$24.50 per hour

Pay based on years of experience.

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

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans