Rehabilitation Aide

Job Title:

Rehabilitation Aide

Department:
Ambulatory Services | Outpatient Rehabilitation at OCNA

The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Director of Ambulatory Rehabilitation, a therapy aide is a team member responsible for assisting staff physical/occupational therapists in their treatment of assigned patients. All patient care duties performed require supervision by a therapist. The therapy aide is a member of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation department and is an important assistive component of the interdisciplinary medical team that strives to return the patient to his/her highest level of functional independence.

The therapy aide assists in treatment of patients on assigned rotations, in addition to providing cross coverage of the Rehabilitation division's other locations/sites (Acute, Dodd Acute Inpatient, Outpatient Clinics), as need dictates. Duties relating to routine operation of the rehabilitation department, including department cleanliness, monitoring of equipment and supply inventories, maintenance and patient transportation may also be responsibilities of the aide.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Per Civil Service Requirements.
• Within 6 months of hire obtains American Heart Association Friends and Family emergency recognition or BLS certification.
• Meets mandatory education and health requirements.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, interpersonal/interdepartmental relations, and cognitive skills to meet essential job functions.
• Maintains BLS.

• Customer service experience - in person)
• Attention to detail, since the role involves many compliance-related tasks.
• Ability to bounce between different tasks and work with a large team.

Position Location:

Outpatient Care New Albany at 6100 N. Hamilton Rd, Westerville OH 43081. This is a large, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic that routinely sees 150-200 patients per day. Position

Hours:

Full-time Monday through Thursday 12:30p-7p, Friday 11:30a-6p. Opportunity to increase to 40 hours based on clinic needs. Compensation:
This position is an entry level position.

Skills:

Excellent ability to work and communicate with patients, visitors, and members of the multidisciplinary team; excellent initiation and ability to complete tasks independently; proactive and attentive to maintaining a welcoming and safe clinic environment.

Location:

Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027) Position Type:
Regular Scheduled

Hours:

30 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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