Rehab Aide (Per Diem Outpatient Pt/Ot)

Summary

Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff, assists the therapists in routine tasks for therapeutic treatment of patients. Assists the department supervisor/manager in coordinating the overall department’s function and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Patient Care

• Supports licensed staff
• Assist with patient care activities as directed by therapist including but not limited to:

 Screening for early mobility
 Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatment
 Set up patients on exercise equipment
 Activities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studies
 Providing second person assist
 Providing durable medical equipment and paperwork

• Maintains departmental flow
• Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff

2. Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection Control

• Documents temperature checks of identified equipment
• Cleans equipment per departmental guidelines
• Assists in the maintenance of the department’s overall physical environment
• Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closets
• Completes audits for walkers, gait belts and chairs on patient units as applicable to area
• Performs and documents quality control of identified equipment
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklists
• Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department

3. Clerical Duties:

• Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including:

o Scheduling appointments as applicable to area
o Answering phones
o Calling patients as directed
o Inventory management
o Photocopying and filing
o Faxing
o Data collection
o Daily departmental checklists

6. Technology and Learning

• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
• Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance

7. Professional Behaviors

• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
• Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
• Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
• Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation

Non-Essential Functions

• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Required

High School diploma/GED

Minimum Work Experience

One (1) year healthcare–related experience preferred.
Previous rehabilitation experience desirable.
Previous coursework, participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness or athletics required

Required Classes/Skills -

BLS - Basic Life Support