Rehab Aide (Full-Time)

About the role

The role involves working directly with and as a member of the Physical Therapy department to assist with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients following safety precautions as directed by the therapy department
• Transport patients to/from therapy sessions
• Actively communicate in person and over the phone with therapists and patients to coordinate therapy sessions
• Maintain cleanliness in therapy gym
• Keep therapy gym stocked with supplies
• Print and coordinate therapist schedules
• Pull reports and distribute to therapists as directed
• Cookout with patients and family members to coordinate therapy
• Maintain/manage all therapy equipment including Wheelchairs
• Aid therapists in tasks they delegate to you

Requirements

• Must have C.N.A. certification
• Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Physical Demands: The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide patient care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move patients or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective patient care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting patients in accordance with safe patient handling practices.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

SkillsExperience with/Understanding of Microsoft Windows

Experience with/Understanding of Microsoft Outlook

General Purpose: Performs a variety of non-clinical support tasks to enhance the efficiency of rehabilitation services, including equipment management, patient transport, and coordination with therapy staff.

Assists in monitoring timely filed and completed rehabilitation documentation as instructed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Pay range is $23 - $25 per hour based on experience.

Pay

• Pay range is $23 - $25 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

• Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.