REHAB AIDE | Outpatient

Job Summary

The Rehabilitation Aide works under direct supervision of the physical therapist, Rehab Supervisor and Director of Rehab. The Rehabilitation Aide administers patient care activities as planned with and directed by a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. When not administering patient care activities, the aide is responsible to maintain patient flow in the department by cleaning and preparing work areas for patients.

As available, may be asked to perform clerical support functions to include: maintain supply inventories by researching vendors and ordering stock items, equipment and gym cleaning and maintenance, answer phones, prepare patients for treatment, register and schedule patients as necessary.

• Prepare patients for treatment according to therapist’s guidelines.
• Assist physical/occupational/speech therapist in seeing all patients in a timely manner, demonstrating efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• As directed by the physical therapist, perform patient care activities for patients.
• Demonstrate proficiency in exercise, equipment preparation, and modalities.
• Be primarily responsible for the maintenance of supply and equipment inventories, including maintaining proper stock, ordering replacement stock, researching new items and placing orders for such items.
• Cover for Department Secretary to register patients as requested or directed.
• Provide excellent customer services and positive interpersonal relations with all team members.
• Use professional and courteous phone etiquette and, as necessary, take and properly relay accurate telephone messages to the appropriate parties.
• Use the department scheduling system to make, adjust, and correct patient and therapist schedules.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment that is conducive to high quality care.
• Comply with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

• Licensure:
  None
• Experience:
  
  Exercise experience and/or knowledge is preferred.
• Certifications required:
  See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider