Overview:
Position: Rehab Aide
Location: Olive Crossing, MO
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P
Compensation:$18/hour increases based on experience
SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Rehab Aide to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
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Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
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Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
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Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
Responsibilities:
Rehab Aide performs patient-related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:
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Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs, and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
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Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
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Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
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Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.
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Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
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Assists therapist with other patient-related treatment activities as appropriate and provides equipment.
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Assist with patient-related activities, including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act.
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Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
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Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications
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CPR certification
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First aid certification
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Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center
Additional Data:
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
