Therapy Aide - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, IA, seeks a therapy support aide on a PRN schedule. You will assist with physical and occupational therapy by preparing treatment areas and equipment, and by helping patients perform prescribed therapies under licensed therapists.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to assist with transfers and gait training, and BLS within 6 months. Benefits and a collaborative team environment are offered as part of the therapy department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area, equipment and materials, and perform procedures under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Assist in delivering therapy services for patients/residents/clients with illnesses, injuries, or developmental impairments.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment; assist patients and provide encouragement to perform treatments; assist with care needs and transport to/from the therapy department.
• Perform other related duties such as cleaning and clerical tasks to support therapy operations.

Skills

Patient transfers

ADL assistance

Gait training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Location / Facility

Facility: Sheldon Medical Center
Location: Sheldon, IA
Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.00

Department Details

Collaborative team atmosphere. Flexible shift trades amongst staff. Experienced staff to train and work beside. Current schedule is 2-3 days per week about 3 hours per day.

Job Summary

Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant. Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate. Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments. As needed, performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0267464
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No