Select Medical

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services network

Therapy Aide/Therapy Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLakeway, TX, USA$22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), or completion of certification within the first 90 days of employment, is required.
A positive attitude, self-starting initiative, flexibility, and good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient-related tasks assigned by therapists, including lifting patients to and from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs, and other facility or department equipment.
Assist patients with transfers to all surfaces.
Assist patients in putting on and removing appliances specific to the facility or department.
Position patients in parallel bars and prepare them for standing with appropriate orthotic or prosthetic devices and equipment.
Transport patients to and from therapy as needed.
Assist therapists with patient-related treatment activities and provide equipment as appropriate.
Set up equipment and position patients in preparation for therapy sessions, as outlined in the State Practice Act.
Prepare the department each morning.
Collect equipment during treatment hours and at the end of the treatment day.
Maintain the department in a clean and orderly condition; disinfect equipment throughout and at the end of the treatment day according to infection control policies and procedures.
Report defective equipment to the manager or director.
Maintain cleaning and temperature logs.
Follow and assist with infection control policies and risk management procedures.
Assist with identifying support staff needs for patient care.
Participate in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding programs as requested and supervised by therapists.
Maintain inventory of wheelchairs and wheelchair parts, including distribution, cleaning, and repair, when providing coverage for wheelchair technicians.
Clean and disinfect wheelchairs and cushions after each patient use.
Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs on the wheelchair fleet to extend equipment life and ensure patient safety.
Distribute wheelchairs to new patients as requested by the therapy department.
Inform the manager or director of needed supplies and assist with inventory control and ordering.
Assist with basic clerical duties as requested.
Communicate with the manager or director promptly about problems, issues, and needs related to work assignments.
Maintain current knowledge of Performance Improvement and patient care improvement issues and actively monitor them.
Participate in facility-specific Core Program meetings and demonstrate understanding of patient satisfaction outcome data.
Arrange for responsibilities to be covered by other trained staff members during planned absences.
Perform other duties as requested.
Provide care under the direction of a therapist and assist patients in the rehabilitation process through requested activities.
Prepare and maintain equipment and the physical environment for daily activities.
Maintain employment by working at least two shifts per month.

Desired Qualifications

One or more years of healthcare experience as a rehabilitation aide is preferred.
Candidates attending physical therapy or occupational therapy school are strongly preferred.

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Lakeway, TX

Therapy Aide/Therapy Tech

Inpatient

Hours: 8am - 4:30pm

PRN (as needed)

PRN rate: $22/hr

Responsibilities

Seeking a Therapy Aide for inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Therapy Aide duties include patient care tasks including but not limited to: transferring patients, helping patients to and from different locations for programming, light clerical tasks, other duties/projects as assigned, and infection control cleaning and maintenance of therapy equipment. Positive attitude, self-starting initiative, flexibility, and good communication skills a must.

Choose to be an integral part of a team that helps patients achieve their greatest potential and work toward productive, independent lives. The Therapy Aide/Therapy Tech provides care under the direction of a therapist. This position exists to assist patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical environment for daily activities. Minimum of two shifts per month required to maintain employment.

Employees in this position will:

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.

Prepares department each morning.

Picks up equipment during treatment hours and at the end of treatment day.

Maintains department in a clean and orderly condition. Disinfects equipment throughout and at the conclusion of the treatment day according to infection control policies and procedures.

Reports defective equipment to Manager/Director.

Ensures maintenance of cleaning logs and temperature logs.

Follows and assists with infection control policies and risk management procedures.

Assists with identification of support staff needs for patient care.

Participates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapists.

Provides coverage for Wheelchair Technicians to include:

Maintaining inventory of all wheelchairs and wheelchair parts, including distribution, cleaning and repair.

Assists with cleaning/disinfecting of wheelchairs and cushions after each patient use.

Assists with preventative maintenance and repairs on wheelchair fleet to extend life of equipment and ensure patient safety.

Distributes wheelchairs to new patients, as requested by therapy department.

Informs Manager/Director of needed supplies, assists with inventory control and ordering of supplies.

Assists with basic clerical duties as requested.

Communicates with Manager/Director on a timely basis regarding problems, issues and needs related to work assignment.

Establishes and maintains current knowledge of all Performance Improvement and patient care improvement issues and maintains an active role in monitoring these issues.

Participates in facility specific Core Program meetings and demonstrates understanding of patient satisfaction outcome data.

Arranges for responsibilities to be covered by other trained staff members in planned absences.

Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (including licensure, certification and other job-related credentials)

High school graduate or equivalent required.

One or more years of healthcare experience as a rehab aide preferred.

Strong preference will be placed on candidates in PT/OT school

Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

#BSWIR- Inpatient

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

About the Company

Select Medical

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services network

Select Medical operates a network of hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the United States, providing critical illness recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation. It coordinates patient care from acute treatment through recovery using both inpatient and outpatient programs, with revenues from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and healthcare partnerships. The organization distinguishes itself with a focused rehabilitation specialty, a large nationwide footprint, and a commitment to employee development and work-life balance to maintain high-quality care. Its goal is to help patients regain independence and return to daily life through effective, patient-centered rehabilitation and recovery services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mechanicsburg, PA
Founded: 1996

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