Therapy Aide

Select Medical - Florissant, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Florissant, MO

Hospitals

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Act.
• Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Requirements

• Direct patient care experience required
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Current State Driver's License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of a bus is required within three months of employment
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a driver required

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Excellent Orientation Program