Therapy Aide -Full Time

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Generous PTO & Paid Sick Time

Medical/vision/dental coverage

Company 401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Team of 44,000+ employees

Job summary

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital in Harrisburg is seeking a Therapy Aide to support therapists with patient care inside UPMC Community Osteopathic. This full-time role offers a $20.10–$24.50 hourly compensation based on experience, with pay reviewed over time.

You will assist with patient positioning, transfers, and setup for therapy sessions, lift patients as needed, and help with devices under therapist guidance. Post-offer testing may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Therapy Aide

Schedule: Fulltime

Compensation: $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.

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

A UPMC and Select Medical Partnership

Position: Therapy Aide

Location: inside UPMC Community Osteopathic

Schedule: Fulltime

Compensation: $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
• 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

*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.*