Therapy Aide -Therapy Tech

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway Hospital

2d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a dependable and motivated Rehabilitation Therapy Aide to support our multidisciplinary therapy team in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting. This role plays an important part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting therapists with treatment preparation, maintaining a safe therapy environment, and supporting daily operations. Duties include but are not limited to: transferring patients, helping patients to and from different locations for programming, light clerical tasks, other duties/projects as assigned, and infection control cleaning and maintenance of therapy equipment. Positive attitude, self-starting initiative, flexibility, and good communication skills a must. We offer a collaborative and supportive team environment. Exposure to PT, OT, and SLP services, ideal for candidates who are pre-therapy schooling. Take part in meaningful work that supports patient recovery and independence. Choose to be an integral part of a team that helps patients achieve their greatest potential and work toward productive, independent lives. The Therapy Aide/Therapy Tech provides care under the direction of a therapist, this position exists to assist patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical environment for daily activities. Employees in this position will:

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of healthcare experience as a rehab aide preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists with patient preparation and treatment setup
Safely transports patients to and from therapy sessions and groups
Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy gym and equipment
Clean and sanitize equipment according to infection control standards
Monitor therapy areas for safety and report concerns promptly
Assist with clerical tasks, supply management, and documentation support as needed
Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and supplies
Support scheduling coordination and daily workflow needs
Distributes equipment to new patients according to patient specifications
Ensures maintenance of cleaning logs and temperature logs
Participates in facility specific Core Program meetings and demonstrates understanding of patient satisfaction outcome data
Perform other duties as requested