Therapy Aide - Full Time

Careers With Purpose


Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00


Department Details


Full-time position, Monday-Friday, daytime hours.


Job Summary


Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant. This full-time therapy aide position will be at our Sanford South University location. This position will assist in outpatient neuro, inpatient rehab, and acute orthopedic therapy settings. Assists 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. 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 that serve 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.


Qualifications


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.


Benefits


Sanford 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 .


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Sanford 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-0272113
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No