Therapy Aide

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Sheldon Medical Center Location: Sheldon, IA Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Department Details Great opportunity to help people as part of a diverse but caring Rehab Team. On-the-job training with mix of patient interaction and computer duties. Knowledge in therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, E-stim, iontophoresis) and/or current CNA licensure helpful but not required. No holiday or weekend hours. 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 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R- Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No