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Select Medical

Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Orlando, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$56,489 / year median in Florida

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview
Select Medical Rehabilitation -

Orlando Central Position:

Therapy Aide Location:

Housed inside of Select Specialty Hospital -

Orlando Central Schedule:

Per Diem Our acute rehabilitation unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:
+ •

Start Strong:

Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. +
Opportunity for

Advancement:

Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities +
Foster Well-being:
We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. +
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_
Location :
Location
_US-FL-Orlando_
Job ID
_380662_
Position Type
_Per Diem_
Experience (Years)
_0_
Category
_Therapy - Other_
Company
_Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central ARU_