Children's Health Dallas , TX 75201
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title: Rehabilitation Aide
Department: Acute Care Therapy Services
Location: Dallas Medical Center
Shift: Monday through Friday, 8a to 4:30p
Job Type: Full-Time
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.
Coming 2031, Children's Health, together with UT Southwestern, plans to build one of the nation's largest and most transformative new $5B children's hospitals in Dallas.
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
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent required
Desired: Bachelors degree
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
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.
Holistic Benefits
Family Support- Parental leave, virtual tutoring, fertility, adoption, etc.
Financial Wealth
Children's Health