What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Aide - Acute position at SSM Health Physical Therapy?
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation Acute Care
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - Bridgeton, MO
Rehab Aide- Full-time
Monday - Friday
This position starts at $18/hour and increases based on education and experience
The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital
*Generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Excellent Orientation Program
Responsibilities
Under Direct Supervision of Therapists:
- Assists Therapists with transferring patients to/from all surfaces and equipment appropriate to the facility/department
- Assists Therapists in donning/doffing all adaptive equipment specific to the facility/department.
- Assists Therapists with positioning patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment
- Assists Therapists with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment
- Assist Therapists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act
- Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Prepares department each morning
- Picks up equipment during treatment hours and at the end of treatment day
- Maintains department and disinfects equipment throughout and at the conclusion of the treatment day according to hospital infection control policies and procedures
- Reports defective equipment to Therapy Supervisor
- Follows and assists with facility infection control policies and risk management procedures
- Assists the Therapy Supervisor with identification of support staff needs for patient care
- Assist Therapists in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the speech therapists
Qualifications
Minimum
- Direct patient care experience required
- High school graduate or equivalent required
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
