Therapy Aide - PRN

Select Medical; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Vibra and Select Medical, is seeking a Therapy Aide in Bowling Green, KY. This PRN position offers compensation of $18.00 per hour and supports career growth through thorough orientation and a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include assisting therapists, lifting and transferring patients, positioning and preparing for therapy sessions, and ensuring patient safety with equipment and orthotics as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment required.
• POETs testing completed as part of onboarding.

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

Overview

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

Joint venture between Vibra and Select MedicalPosition: Therapy AideLocation: Bowling Green, KYSchedule: PRNCompensation: $18.00 per hour

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
• 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