Rehab Aide - Physical/Occupational Therapy

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Rehab Aide to join our team. This full time role will primarily work weekdays with occasional weekends, and will support the OT and PT teams within the Knapp Rehab and acute hospital areas.

Purpose of this position: Under close supervision of therapists (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist), performs work in a service position to assist, transport and prepare therapy patients for procedures. Maintains treatment area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs and standing support

• Assists therapists with preparing patients for procedures

• Secures patient onto therapy equipment

• Assists therapists with treatments, exercises and functional activities under direct supervision

• Prepares, cleans and maintains work area and disinfects equipment after treatment

• Performs inventory and stocking of supplies and equipment

• Performs clerical duties:

• Processing inpatient orders

• Cancelling appointments

• Simple patient check-ins

• Answering phones, performing call-backs, retrieving voice messages

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years post high school education in a pre-Physical Therapy or pre-Occupational Therapy science based curriculum
• OR-
• Current student enrollment in an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or related healthcare rehabilitation program
• OR-
• Possession of a nursing assistant certificate
• OR-
• One year experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which mush have been in one facility).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a nursing or Physical Therapy aide

• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record software

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to lift and position patients

• Ability to work flexible shifts