Therapy Aide - PRN

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital; Louisiana; On-site; USD 18,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Therapy Aide to assist therapists in inpatient rehabilitation. This per diem role supports patient transfer, positioning, and preparing equipment for therapy sessions, contributing to compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include lifting patients, aiding in transfers, assisting with orthotic/prosthetic devices, and ensuring safety during therapy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient-related activities and equipment.
• Transfer and transport patients to therapy sessions.
• Position patients and prepare for therapy with orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.
• Assist with donning/doffing appliances as needed.
• Support with patient positioning and equipment setup for therapy sessions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Ochsner Rehabilitation HospitalJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Therapy Aide

Location: New Orleans, LA

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