Location US-IL-Peoria

ID 2025-15579

Category

Patient Care

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Shift

Day

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm (3,12hr shifts/wk )

Weekend Requirements

every other

Holiday Requirements

every other

Inpatient Restorative Therapy Aide (RTA) is a member of the healthcare team that provides restorative interventions and modalities to maintain or regain physical well-being. The RTA prioritizes patient mobility, wound prevention, and preventing muscle atrophy in the hospital setting.

Implements restorative interventions as delegated by nursing and therapy team members.

• Collaborates with occupational and physical therapists, nursing team, and speech pathologists to implement appropriate interventions per patient condition.


• Requests additional help and support from the interdisciplinary care team when needed.


• Uses time efficiently and effectively, completes delegated tasks in a timely manner, and effectively manages a full load of patients.


• Demonstrates proficiency in motivating patients to participate in and complete restorative interventions.


• Establishes a professional rapport with patients, family members, staff and colleagues.

Assumes responsibility for patient, environment, and personal safety.

• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.


• Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.


• Follows infection control procedures.


• Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and personal safety.


• Follows established chain of command when dealing with identified problems.


• Uses proper techniques and Safe Patient Handling Equipment when assisting patients with mobility.


• Applies all safety precautions when assisting patients.

Contributes to patient Care Delivery and Care Experience initiatives.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in applicable interventions to provide direct patient care.


• Responsible for ensuring that all patients are up for meals.


• Responsible for ambulating the patients and setting progressive activity goals.


• Achieves patient satisfaction and quality care experience while interacting and providing patient assistance. Respect’s privacy and patient dignity.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience:

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour - $28.98per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.



Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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