Therapy Aide Job ID 338217 Experience (Years) 0 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1995 Technology Pkwy, 5th Floor Min USD $20.00/Hr. Max USD $20.00/Hr. Overview

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital 
A Partnership between UPMC and Select Medical 
Position: Therapy Aide
Location: located inside of UPMC West Shore
Schedule: Per Diem
Compensation: $20.00 per hour

 

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

 

Why Join Us:

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunitiesFoster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapistLifts 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 requiredCertified CLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required

 

Preferred Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans