Therapy Aide

2 weeks ago

Orange, California, United States Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
Overview

Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Therapy Aide - Inpatient RehabLocation: West Orange, NJSchedule: Per diem, Weekdays and Weekends/holidays 8:00am - 4:30PM

Compensation: $ Shift Differential

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. 

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities

Under the direction of a therapist, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical plant for daily activities.

  • 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 Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Certified Basic Life Support with the American Heart Association is required prior to start. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred
  • Six months of general maintenance experience and use of hand/power tools preferred

Per Diem Requirement: Two (8 HR) shifts per month. At least one of  those a weekend and one high need day (week day, weekend, or holiday). 

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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