Therapy Aide - Acute | PRN

Overview

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We offer development and advancement opportunities to our Sanford Family dedicated to health and healing across our broad footprint.

• Facility: East Patient Building
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD
• Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  Varies
• Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

• Support Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performing procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.
• Assist in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment; assist patients/residents/clients and provide encouragement to ensure correct performance of treatments.
• Perform other related duties as requested to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

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 or send an email to talent.

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-0245729
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No