Therapy Aide - PRN

About Sanford

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Responsibilities

• Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.
• Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments.
• As needed, performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].