Therapy Aide: Rehab Support

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Melville, NY seeks a Therapy Aide to assist therapists and prepare patients for treatment. The role supports the Therapy Department by transporting patients, maintaining a neat workspace, and helping with equipment and supply management.

This entry-level position emphasizes teamwork with professional staff and commitment to patient care. Working closely with licensed staff, you help position patients, transfer them between areas, and participate in workshops as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment by therapist; assists therapists during therapy.
• Transports patients, independently, to and from department using stretcher or wheelchair.
• Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.
• Assists in ordering supplies; orders linens and maintains linen closet in a neat and orderly condition.
• Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
• Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
• Performs a variety of duties essential to the function of the department such as taking messages, entering and retrieving basic information into/from computer, performing messenger duties, etc.
• Transports equipment and supplies.
• Assists in workshops, as required.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in Melville, NY seeks a Therapy Aide to assist therapists and prepare patients for treatment. The role supports the Therapy Department by transporting patients, maintaining a neat workspace, and helping with equipment and supply management.

This entry-level position emphasizes teamwork with professional staff and commitment to patient care. Working closely with licensed staff, you help position patients, transfer them between areas, and participate in workshops as required.