Therapy Aide - St Charles, United States - SSM Health Physical Therapy

    SSM Health Physical Therapy
    SSM Health Physical Therapy St Charles, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Overview:

    SSM Health Acute - St. Joseph's Heath Center - St. Charles

    Therapy Aide/Rehab Aide

    Full-Time - Monday - Friday / Week 8 hr shifts

    Shifts would be 7:30am-4pm

    This position starts at $16.50/hr and goes up based on education and experience

    SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles continues to meet the evolving health care needs of our patients and community. Located conveniently in historic, downtown St. Charles, our 333-bed acute care hospital is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in many other specialties.

    Responsibilities:

    Therapy 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 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 Act.
    • Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
    Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Direct patient care experience required
    • High school graduate or equivalent required
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