Therapy Aide - PRN at SSM Health Home Health Services, Jefferson, LA
Therapy Aide - PRN at SSM Health Home Health Services in Jefferson, LA. Full-time. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.
US-LA-Jefferson
Job ID
388165
Position Type
Per Diem
Experience (Years)
1
Category
Therapy - Support
Company
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
Overview
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical
Position: Therapy Aide
Location: New Orleans, LA
Schedule: Per Diem
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 opportunities
- Foster 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.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- 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
- Certified BLS 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