Therapy Aide - Chicago, United States - Select Medical Corporation

    Select Medical Corporation
    Select Medical Corporation Chicago, United States

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    Description
    Overview

    Rush Specialty HospitalCritical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation HospitalLocation: Chicago

    Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehabilitation


    Hours:
    PRN / Per Diem


    Pay:
    $22 per hour

    Responsibilities

    Position Summary


    Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors.

    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
    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications


    • High school graduate or equivalent required
    Preferred Experience


    • One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.
    Additional Data

    At Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:


    • Brain Injury
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Stroke
    • Amputation
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Conditions
    • Multiple Traumas


    You will be part of a network of more than 50,000 employees nationwide who provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

    Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment.

    Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

    We'd love for you to join the team


    Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer.

    Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.