What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Aide - Full Time position at OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital?
Overview
OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
*A joint venture with Select Medical & Ohiohealth*
Columbus, OH
Therapy Aide
Full Time
(M-F day shift hours)
Rates: $18.00/hr. to $21.94/hr.
Benefits of becoming an employee with us:
We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
- Clinical Ladder programs
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
- Assists therapists with lifting patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
- Assists therapists with patient 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 Experience
- One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred OR enrollment in a pre-professional therapeutic or medical program.
- Bachelors Degree
Additional Data
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals 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
**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.
