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Overview

UF Health** **Rehabilitation Hospital

In affiliation with Select Medical

Gainesville, FL

Therapy Aide

Part-time/Per Diem

(Schedule: 2-4 8-hour shifts per week)

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 the State 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/Veterans_

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**Job ID** _336156_

**Experience (Years)** _0_

**Category** _Therapy - Support_

**Street Address** _2708 SW Archer Road_