Therapy Aide - Acute

Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Acute Care SSM Health DePaul Hospital- Bridgeton, MO Rehab Aide- Full-time Monday - Friday This position starts at $18/hour and increases based on education and experience The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital Generous benefits package including: + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage + Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID) + A 401(k) retirement plan with company match + Short and Long Term Disability + Personal and Family Medical Leave + Excellent Orientation Program Responsibilities Under Direct Supervision of Therapists: + Assists Therapists with transferring patients to/from all surfaces and equipment appropriate to the facility/department + Assists Therapists in donning/doffing all adaptive equipment specific to the facility/department. + Assists Therapists with positioning patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment + Assists Therapists with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment + Assist Therapists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act + Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition. + Prepares department each morning + Picks up equipment during treatment hours and at the end of treatment day + Maintains department and disinfects equipment throughout and at the conclusion of the treatment day according to hospital infection control policies and procedures + Reports defective equipment to Therapy Supervisor + Follows and assists with facility infection control policies and risk management procedures + Assists the Therapy Supervisor with identification of support staff needs for patient care + Assist Therapists in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the speech therapists Qualifications Minimum + Direct patient care experience required + High school graduate or equivalent required Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans Apply for this job ( Share this job Job ID _348256_ Experience (Years) _1_ Category _Therapy - Other_ Street Address _12303 DePaul Drive_

Created: 2025-12-05