What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Aide - Frisco position at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation?
| Job ID | 303398 | Location | US-TX-Frisco | Experience (Years) | 1 | Category | Therapy - Support | Street Address | 2990 Legacy Drive | Company | Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Frisco Hospital | Position Type | Full Time |
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Frisco, TX
Therapy Aide
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Full Time
Shift Hours
Monday - Friday
8 hr shift
Minimum Pay: $16/hr
Benefits of being a Therapy Aide with us:
- Impact on patient care and their quality of life
- Ability to grow and learn new skills
- Competitive rates
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
- Full-benefits package Full-time employees (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
Position Summary
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation- Frisco is seeking a therapy aide to join a multi-disciplinary team of PTs, OTs, and SLPs providing care to neuro and medically complex patients. The successful candidate will participate in clinical care under the direction of licensed therapists. Duties will include providing physical assistance with therapy interventions, maintaining equipment within the department, and completing other administrative tasks. A successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and eagerness to serve patients as an integral member of the therapy team. This position is for 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday) with occasional weekends as needed.
Specific Duties
* 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
* Willing to train the candidate that has a passion for helping people. Great position for someone thinking about entering physical therapy or occupational therapy field
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Certified-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Preferred Experience
- One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.
- six months of general maintenance experience and use of hand/power tools preferred
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