Therapy Support Aide: Prep, Transport & Rehab

Northwell Health; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an assistant to prepare patients for therapy sessions and support licensed therapists in providing treatment. The role includes transporting patients within the facility and ensuring a clean, organized department environment.

Responsibilities cover equipment setup, supply management, and basic data entry tasks. The position requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety and ADA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, 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 professional staff 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 is seeking an assistant to prepare patients for therapy sessions and support licensed therapists in providing treatment. The role includes transporting patients within the facility and ensuring a clean, organized department environment.

Responsibilities cover equipment setup, supply management, and basic data entry tasks. The position requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety and ADA guidelines.