Therapy Aide: Rehab & Mobility Support

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health is seeking a Therapy Aide to assist licensed physical or occupational therapists under supervision. You will prepare treatment areas, transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, and help maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Responsibilities include following therapist instructions, assisting with front desk tasks, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready for patient care. Travel between facilities may be required; strong communication and computer skills are

Qualifikationen

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred some college coursework in healthcare sciences.

Aufgaben

• Prepares and maintains work area for treatment including ordering of supplies/linen and pharmaceuticals.
• Orients and mentors new staff in needs of assigned area.
• Monitors and assists in patient-care as specifically instructed by the therapist according to their competencies.
• Transports patients to and from department or room via wheelchair or stretcher as directed by professional staff.
• Assists with generalized office and front desk procedures.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Travel between facilities

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in healthcare sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health is seeking a Therapy Aide to assist licensed physical or occupational therapists under supervision. You will prepare treatment areas, transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, and help maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Responsibilities include following therapist instructions, assisting with front desk tasks, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready for patient care. Travel between facilities may be required; strong communication and computer skills are