Therapy Aide - PRN

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Therapy Aide on a PRN basis. The role supports therapists by performing patient-related tasks and assisting with transfers and positioning. The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification (or completion within 90 days).

Prior hospital experience as a therapy aide is preferred; compensation is $18.00 per hour. The successful candidate will participate in orientation and contribute to delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment is 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 assists with standing using orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy sessions.

Skills

Hospital experience as therapy aide

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

Joint venture between Vibra and Select Medical

Position: Therapy Aide

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: $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
• 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.*