Therapy Aide - REHAB ACUTE Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma - 2.0 Lawton, OK Job Details PRN 1 hour ago Qualifications Physical therapy treatment implementation Patients with physical disabilities Fire safety Speech-language therapy plan implementation Working with pediatric populations Working with geriatric patients Assisting medical staff High school diploma or GED Occupational therapy experience in hospitals Continuous clinical improvement initiatives Adolescents Infection control regulations Acute care experience Geriatrics Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Entry level Full Job Description Job Brief PRN Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma - Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK 73505

Compensation:

Based on Experience

DEFINITION

Responsible for assisting with physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments only under the direct supervision of the Staff Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist. The Therapy Aide, as directed and supervised by the Staff Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist, assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Therapy Aide participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in PI activities. Performs clerical duties as assigned by Management or Staff Therapists, and participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs. Patients cared for/interacted with are infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

GED or completion of high school