Therapy Aide - PRN

Sanford; Jamestown (ND); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sanford Health in Jamestown, ND, is seeking a therapy support role to assist in delivering physical and occupational therapy care. You will prepare treatment areas, equipment and materials, and provide encouragement to ensure correct performance under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in patient deliveries of therapy services, preparing equipment, and performing related duties such as cleaning and clerical tasks to support department operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with transfers, ADLs, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsabilités

• Assist in delivering therapy services under supervision of licensed therapists.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment and support patients during sessions.
• Assist patients with care needs and perform related supportive duties to aid department operations.

Connaissances

Patient support

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

BLS Certification

Description du poste

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.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

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.

Job Description

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.