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Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
Therapy Aide
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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.
$32,332 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Therapy Aide Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital - 3.1 Jefferson, LA Job Details Full-time $16.00 - $19.51 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Overview:
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation withSelect Medical Position:
Therapy Aide Location:
New Orleans, LA Schedule:
Full-time Compensation:
$16.00 to $19.51 per hour (Based on years of experience) Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital 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.Advance Your Career:
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunitiesElevate Your Skills:
Clinical ladder program. Ease theBurden:
Student debt benefit programYour Health Matters :
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offeringsRecharge & Refresh:
Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest inYour Future:
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protectionYour Impact Matters:
Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.Responsibilities:
Position Summary Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors. Specific Duties 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 theState Practice Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent required Preferred Experience One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.Additional Data:
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/VeteransBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development