Rehabilitation Aide

About the Organization

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, it is nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience. The organization operates five hospitals and eleven clinics, emphasizing collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. Staff are committed to values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists in preparing equipment and treatment area for patient care.
• Prepares patients for treatment by transferring, positioning, dressing, or removing external supports.
• Assists patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
• Supports therapists with treatment procedures aimed at improving patient functioning, such as sitting up, balancing, rolling, crawling, and daily living activities.
• Assists therapists during group activities by providing structured activities for patients.
• Instructs patients in the set-up, operation, and safety of equipment under therapist supervision.
• Answers phone inquiries and directs patients to the appropriate treatment area.
• Schedules and registers patients.
• Prepares and maintains patient medical records.
• Tracks inventory levels and equipment inspection; informs supervisor of items to be ordered and cost fluctuations.
• Collects and organizes data to assist in department quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the responsibilities.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Strong human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Ability to work independently on non-patient care activities (e.g., cleaning, equipment set-up) and patient-related tasks (e.g., transport, ambulation, exercise programs) under general supervision.
• Knowledge of life span growth and development principles, and ability to assess patient data and provide care per department policies.

Qualifications

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire). Additional licenses may be required by the hiring department.

• (Preferred) Current enrollment in a health-related degree program or two years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting. Employee may exert up to 50 pounds and consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

• Physical requirements include: carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling/pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping/crouching, and walking.