Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Rehab Support

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Therapy Aide to support therapists by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and handling clerical tasks in the therapy clinics.

The role involves patient transport, equipment setup, and participation in group activities under supervision, with a focus on safety and quality care across populations. Multilingual candidates welcome.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Ability to work independently while performing non-patient care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in preparing equipment and treatment area for patient care.
• Prepare patients for treatment by transferring, positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
• Assist therapists with treatment procedures to improve patient functioning (sitting up, balancing, rolling, etc.).
• Assist in group activities by providing structured activities for patients.
• Instruct patients in setup, operation and safety of equipment under supervision.
• Answer phone inquiries and direct patients to appropriate treatment area.
• Schedule and register patients.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records.
• Track inventory levels and equipment inspection; inform supervisor of orders and costs.
• Collect and organize data for department quality improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Independent work

Patient care awareness

Education

Health-related degree program enrollment

Two years healthcare experience

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Therapy Aide to support therapists by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and handling clerical tasks in the therapy clinics.

The role involves patient transport, equipment setup, and participation in group activities under supervision, with a focus on safety and quality care across populations. Multilingual candidates welcome.