Therapy Aide - Acute Care (Per Diem) SSM Health Rehab Network

US-MO-Bridgeton

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Req #: 186214
Type: Per Diem
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				Overview:

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network-Acute Care is seeking a Per Diem, as needed, Rehab Therapy Aide at DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton, MO!

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network-Acute Care is seeking a PRN Rehab Therapy Aide!!!

NOW HIRING Therapy Aides at multiple locations in the St. Louis area!!! 

* Pay Rate: $15
* 1st Shift Hours

If you have experience or interest in the below, you could be a great candidate: 

* Rehab Therapy Aide
* Physical Therapy Tech 
* Sports Medicine 
* Rehabilitation
* Outpatient Clinic 
* Kinesiology 
* Exercise
* Physiotherapy
* PT (Physical Therapist) School/Program/Student 
* Sports therapy 
* Patient Care 

Why Join Us?

* Work with a highly skilled compassionate and caring team

* We are here for you! SSM provides great support at all stages of your career, your professional development, and offers great opportunities for growth

* Excellent Orientation and Training Program

* Recognized as "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis by St. Louis Post Dispatch 

Overview:

SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.

Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere.  Therapy is provided in the areas of orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, neurology, oncology, general medicine and surgery. 

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis treats patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, including the communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, St. John, Maryland Heights, Overland and communities in St. Charles County. We offer a wide range of comprehensive medical care, including the only Level II Trauma Center in North St. Louis County, a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

Therapy Aide's 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
* 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

Preferred Experience

* One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.
			
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