Therapy Aide

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full time, 36 hours/week, Non-exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday with some weekend coverage

Your role with us

As a valued member of our therapy team, you'll support the rehabilitation services at our Inpatient rehabilitation department by partnering with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. As a Therapy Aide, you'll help the department run smoothly by assisting with patient care, cleaning and stocking equipment, and supporting therapists during treatment sessions. If you enjoy staying active and making a difference in patients' recovery journeys, we'd love to hear from you!


What you'll do

• Assist patients during therapy sessions, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Support therapists with mobility tasks using proper safety techniques.
• Transport patients to and from therapy areas as needed.
• Monitor patient well-being and promptly communicate any concerns to staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe therapy environment.
• Manage, clean and perform minor repairs on therapy equipment.
• Stock and organize supplies to support daily therapy operations.
• Help ensure efficient patient flow and smooth session transitions.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

• Successful candidate will have proven experience and a strong passion for working in the rehabilitation field, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant students encouraged to apply.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire required.
• Driver's License is preferred, minimum of two years and be at least 18 years of age upon hire. Current license to be issued by the state where the employee resides. Must meet Salem Health Fleet Safety Requirements within 90 days of hire and maintain eligibility for continued employment in this position.

Total rewards package


Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.


Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.


We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.