Therapy Aide - PRN Rehab Support for Patients

Select Medical; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehab Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Therapy Aide for a PRN per diem role, supporting therapists in inpatient rehabilitation. You’ll help with patient positioning, transfers, and equipment setup, contributing to compassionate care for individuals with brain or spinal injuries, orthopedic issues, and other conditions.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification (or completion within 90 days).

Qualifications

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

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.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate.
• Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning.

Skills

Healthcare experience

CPR/BLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or within 90 days

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehab Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Therapy Aide for a PRN per diem role, supporting therapists in inpatient rehabilitation. You’ll help with patient positioning, transfers, and equipment setup, contributing to compassionate care for individuals with brain or spinal injuries, orthopedic issues, and other conditions.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification (or completion within 90 days).