Therapy Aide - PRN

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Therapy Aide for the Hummelstown, PA location. This Per Diem position supports therapists and helps patients with mobility and therapy tasks under supervision.

You will assist with transfers, positioning, and equipment setup, and ensure safety during therapy sessions. A high school diploma and BLS are required; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Hospital experience preferred.

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 with donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities and providing equipment.
• Assist with equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy sessions per state practice.

Skills

Patient care

Lifting assistance

Transfers and mobility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Job description

Overview

Penn State Health Rehabiliation Hospital

A partnership with Select Medical

Position: Therapy AideLocation: Hummelstown, PASchedule:Per DiemCompensation: $20.00 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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• 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 with 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