Therapy Aide – Full Time

Overview:


California Rehabilitation Institute

*A Joint Venture with Select Medical, UCLA Health, and Cedars-Sinai*

Los Angeles, CA


Therapy Aide – Full Time


Benefits of being a therapist with us:

  • Latest rehab technologies
  • Engaged and team-oriented culture
  • High success rates of patients being discharged home
  • Clinical ladders to develop our therapists
  • Full-benefits package (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
  • A network of over 50,000 employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities:

Position Summary
Under the direction of a therapist, assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical plant for daily activities.


Specific Duties

  • Performs patient related tasks assigned by 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 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

Qualifications:


Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)

  • High school graduate or equivalent required.
  • One or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred.

Additional Data:

Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

  • Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
  • Environmental Services

POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process-to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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