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UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Therapy Aide - PRN

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.

$30,640 / year median in Florida

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Therapy Aide•PRN UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital•3.7 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time | PRN | Per diem 11 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Overview:
Hospital Name:
UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital•Gainesville Affiliation with
Select Medical Position:
Therapy Aide Schedule:
Per Diem/PRN (2-3 days per week)
Shift:
7:30am•4pm or 8:15am•4:45pm Must have availability to pick up at least 3 weekend shifts per month UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital Gainesville is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start Strong :
Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Recharge & Refresh :
Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Your Health Matters :
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in
Your Future:
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
Your Impact Matters:
Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities:
Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist 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 Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent required Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required Preferred Qualifications One or more years of hospital experience as a therapy aide preferred
Additional Data:
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans