Therapy Aide - Neuromuscular Therapies, Unscheduled

Therapy Aide - Neuromuscular Therapies, Unscheduled

• Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
• Department: SH Neuromuscular Therapies
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Schedule: Unscheduled between Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm

Your Role and Team - Neuromuscular Therapies:

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Therapy Aide to support our rehabilitation team and help patients in their recovery journey. In this role, you will assist with basic patient care, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety during therapy sessions and daily activities. You may help transport patients to and from therapy, monitor their well-being, and assist the therapist with mobility tasks using proper safety techniques. You will also play a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment by managing therapy equipment, performing minor repairs, and stocking necessary supplies. Your ability to anticipate and address equipment needs will ensure smooth, effective therapy sessions. In addition to patient care, you will help to ensure efficient patient flow and communicate any changes to staff and patients. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and are passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in making a positive impact on patients' lives every day!

Your Background and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon State Board Administrative Rules requires completion of 40 hours of aide-certified training within six (6) months of hire or transfer to perform treatment-related tasks.
• Intermediate technological proficiency.
• Oregon State Board of Physical Therapy Licensing Board Administrative Rules requires an aide to be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills. Data entry in Excel, Outlook, and Word preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Previous professional and or volunteer experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Must be a team player and have proven success applying team approach to obtain resolution to an issue.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills for working with the rehabilitation team and patients.
• An ability to prioritize and adapt to change while working in a high-volume multidisciplinary setting.

About Salem Health:

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

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Total Rewards Offerings:

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

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

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 my.recruiter@salemhealth.org