Rehabilitation Aides - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Rehabilitation Aides / Techs work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or certified athletic trainer. They are responsible for preparing the treatment area for each patient’s therapy session and maintaining a clean and organized environment. They may also assist the patient in following an exercise regimen as dictated by the therapist or trainer.

Requirements :

• ? Escort patients from the waiting area into the appropriate rehabilitation treatment area
• ? Clean and prepare the treatment area before and after each patient rehab session
• ? Attend to clinic's soiled laundry using appropriate precautions
• ? Assist with acquiring DME products as instructed by the clinician
• ? Assist the rehab provider in tracking sets / repetitions / weights, and ensuring that the exercises are performed in the manner instructed by the therapist / trainer
• ? Assist the rehab provider in documentation of the rehabilitation flow sheet, and / or transcribe documentation in the chart as dictated by the rehab provider
• ? Assist the Rehab Manager in maintaining OSHA cleaning logs and other logs as requested
• ? Interact in collaboration with a variety of professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers
• ? Interact in collaboration with a variety of support staff, including front desk personnel, pre-verifiers, and other rehab techs
• ? Assist the Rehab PSS with scheduling, pre-verifying, faxing / filing, check-in / out, and answering phones as needed
• ? Attend required meetings and engage in the rehab culture