What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy aide position at Sanford Health?
Job Summary
Assists patients / residents / clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients' / residents' / clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
Provides, monitors and records therapy services for patients / residents / clients suffering from physical, or developmental impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures.
Documents patients' / residents' / clients' progress and adjusts treatments as needed under supervision with the licensed Physical Therapist as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients / residents / clients' and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments.
As needed, performs other related duties as requested.
Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. On-the-job training will be provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.
When applicable, current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a (k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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Last updated : 2024-04-26
Salary : $15 - $23
