Therapy Aide - Full Time

Select Medical; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Therapy Aide, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and their quality of life. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated therapy team, assisting with patient-related tasks and ensuring a smooth coordination of care. You'll be part of a large network of professionals, gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment that emphasizes growth and learning. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Full-benefits package

Tuition assistance

Competitive rates

Growth and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapy staff with patient care and transportation needs.
• Perform patient-related tasks and assist with transfers.
• Prepare patients for therapy sessions.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-OKC

*A joint venture with Select Medical & SSM Health*

Oklahoma City, OK

Therapy Aide

Full Time

Benefits of being a Therapy Aide with us:

• Working with a great therapy team
• Impact on patient care and their quality of life
• Ability to grow and learn new skills
• Competitive rates
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
• Full-benefits package Full-time employees (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors.

Specific Duties

• 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

Preferred Experience

• One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.

Additional Data

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.