Therapy/Program Aide

Under close supervision of a registered/licensed therapist (with consultation from nursing as needed), assists in the physical therapy and occupational therapy treatment of clients of Casa Colina''s inpatient therapy department, including training patients/significant others and attendants; administers basic treatments not requiring the skill of a professional therapist and related work as required. The therapy aide may only work in a supervised situation, and shall not interpret physician’s orders, perform valuative procedures, initiate or adjust treatment, or assume responsibility for planning patient care. Requirements include: successful work experience either in a hospital, an extended care facility, or an approved physical therapy or occupational therapy training program; or successful completion of a thirty-six (36) hour activity director’s course and the ability and willingness to obtain First Aid Training/CPR Certification within specified time period.

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