Therapy Aide Acute Care | Full-Time at Sanford Health

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.Work Shift:8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00Union Position: NoDepartment DetailsTeam oriented environment. Main responsibilities include patient transport basic department housekeeping and assisting the therapists as they would direct. Opportunity to gain clinical exposure hands on patient care experience with a wide variety of patient diagnosis i.e. cardiopulmonary ortho neuro trauma general medical oncology etc. Good experience for those planning to advance their education e.g. nursing PT OT PA med school etc.SummarySupports 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.Job DescriptionAssists 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.QualificationsHigh 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.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- or send an email to Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 15 - 23