Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab

US-OH-Akron

CCC

Req #: 186070
Type: Per Diem
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				Overview:

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw
*A joint venture with Select Medical & Cleveland Clinic*
Akron, Ohio

Therapy Aide Per Diem (PRN)

Benefits of being a Therapy Aide with us:

* Working with a great therapy team
* Impact on patient care and their quality of life
* Ability to grow and learn new skills
* Competitive rates 
* A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
* Full-benefits package Full-time employees (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

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
* 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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