Therapy Aide - POET - Inpatient Rehab

SSM Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Therapy Aide in a leading healthcare organization, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and quality of life. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. You will assist therapy staff with patient-related tasks, ensuring a smooth coordination of care. With opportunities for growth and learning, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. Be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Opportunities

Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Rates

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist therapy staff with patient care and transportation needs.
• Perform patient-related tasks assigned by therapist.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

*A joint venture with Select Medical & Lutheran Hospital*

Fort Wayne, IN

Therapy Aide

Full Time

$17.23 to $21.00 per hour based on experience

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

Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

• Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
• Nurse
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.

Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.