Essentia Health

Rehab Aide - Acute Care - 35 hours per week

Brainerd, MN Part time

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4005150 REHAB ADMINISTRATION - SJMC

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Education Qualifications:

  • Previous health care related experience or education

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Rehabilitation Aide to join our acute care hospital team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our rehabilitation therapists and assisting patients during their recovery process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions
  • Assist therapists in transporting and positioning patients for treatments
  • Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment before and after use
  • Perform routine, non-clinical patient care tasks under therapist supervision
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure stock areas are clean and organized
  • Greet patients and answer basic questions about treatments
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to transport patients to and from therapy gyms
  • Assist in resettling patients back into their rooms after therapy sessions
  • Maintain equipment cleaning schedules
  • Provide an extra set of hands for Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) during therapy sessions
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule

This position is scheduled 35 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30a - 3:30pm, may be asked to work earlier/later if needed.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

  • No certification/licensure requirements

FTE:

0.875

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:30am

Shift End Time:

3:00pm

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:

03/10/2026

Compensation Range:

$16.73 - $22.98

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.