Therapy Aide - PRN

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Therapy Aide for per diem shifts. You will support therapists with patient care, transfers, positioning and equipment setup in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes safety, patient handling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to address brain and spinal injuries, neurological disorders, and other rehab needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

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 appliances specific to the facility.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares for standing with orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities and equipment.
• Assist with patient activities including equipment setup and patient positioning for therapy.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Transfer Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North Affiliation with Select Medical Position: Therapy Aide Location: 15255 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Schedule: Per Diem 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
• 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