Per Diem / PRN Rehabilitation Therapist
Children's Health
Allen, TX
5x8 hrs

Job Title: Rehabilitation Aide

Department: Allen Therapy Services

Location: Children’s Health Specialty Center, Allen

Address: 8 Prestige Cir. Suite 101, Allen, TX  75002

Job Type: PRN, Pickup 3 to 4 shifts per month

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Rehabilitation Aide is responsible for providing patient service assistance to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology therapists. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with patient treatment as needed to include focusing patient participation, exercise motivation, and physical movement/transportation of the patient. Preparing therapy area prior to treatment, disposing of used linens, and cleaning the therapy area after treatment. Assisting in special services such as wound care, video fluoroscopic swallow studies, casting, and splinting.
• Coordinating and prioritizing own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; Ordering linens and supplies and advising supervisor of supply needs; maintaining therapeutic equipment and/or coordinating equipment service; transporting patients to/from rooms/gym as needed.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: At least one year of job-related experience

EDUCATION

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent required

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – BLS through the American Heart Association, upon hire
• Required: PPMAB - Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors within 60 days of hire.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.