What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Aide position at SSM Health Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Rehab Aide
Location: Warrenton, MO
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30PCompensation:$18/hour increases based on experience
SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Rehab Aide to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32 hours/week)
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
Responsibilities
Rehab Aide performs patient-related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:
- 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 provides equipment.
- Assist 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
- Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of a bus is required within three months of employment
Preferred Qualifications
-
- CPR certification
- First aid certification
- Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $18