Therapy Aide - PRN

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant to support therapists and leadership, helping patients recover and return to independence.

Requires two years of experience in a rehabilitative or healthcare setting, CPR Heartsaver within 90 days, and ability to follow instructions and use department software. Knowledge of treatment equipment and serving hospital patients is expected.

Qualifications

• Must follow written and oral instructions.
• Must utilize required software for assigned department.
• Must demonstrate patient centered care.
• Must meet age-related and handicapped patients' needs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of treatment equipment.
• Must be familiar with hospital environment.

Education

HEARTSAVER CPR (within 90 days)

Tools

Hospital software

Job description

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400

Primary Purpose

Provides assistance to therapist and leadership to support staff to enhance the patient healing process, recovery and return to independence.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Must have two years of experience in a rehabilitative or healthcare setting.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to utilize required software for assigned department.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient valued/patient centered care.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of treatment equipment.
• Must be familiar with hospital environment.

Requisition ID:

990414