Rehab Aide - Summer Position

Overview

Launch Your Rehab Career This Summer. Are you a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Exercise Science student looking to gain real-world clinical experience before heading back to school? Join the Rehabilitation team at Meritus Health as a Rehab Aide and work alongside licensed therapists in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. This is an excellent opportunity to build hands-on experience, strengthen your grad school application, and learn how an acute-care rehab department really operates.

• Assist with direct patient care and treatment activities
• Prepare and maintain therapy treatment areas
• Safely operate and maintain rehab equipment
• Support therapists during patient sessions
• Complete basic documentation and clerical tasks
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, and department support
• Help ensure a safe, organized, and efficient rehab environment

• Current PT, OT or Exercise Science students
• Students pursuing careers in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, or related health fields
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a physically active clinical environment
• Prior patient-care experience is helpful, but not required
• CPR/BLS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

• Hands-on exposure to rehab in a medical center setting
• Work directly with licensed PTs, OTs, and therapy assistants
• Build clinical confidence before grad school
• Flexible scheduling for summer availability
• Strong resume-builder and networking opportunity within healthcare

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.