SSM Health Physical Therapy – Day Institute
Therapy Aide/Rehab Aide
Therapy Aide performs patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:
- 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 the therapist with other patient-related treatment activities as appropriate and provides equipment.
- Assist with patient-related activities, including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy sessions as outlined in the State Practice Act.
- Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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