Talent.com
Rehabilitative Services Aide (PACE)

Rehabilitative Services Aide (PACE)

Piedmont Health ServicesBurlington, NC, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

Job Title -  Rehabilitative Services Aide

Department - Rehab

Reports to - PACE Site Director

Benefits -

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
  • 403(b) Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position :   The primary responsibility of the Rehabilitative Services Aide is to assist therapists with treatments, conduct maintenance programs under the direction of the therapists, order durable medical equipment, perform group exercise developed by the therapists and provide administrative support to the therapists.

  • Work Location :   1214 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
  • Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm
  • Travel : N / A

    • Duties / Responsibilities -

  • Coordinate, under the direct supervision of the Rehab Therapist (PT, OT, ST) the necessary materials for a therapist to conduct their treatments and / or assist with transporting the participant to the treatment area.
  • Conduct the specified activities in the maintenance plan, under the direction of the therapist.
  • Document in Centricity the participant progress regarding the plan and communicate with the therapist for any out of the norm observations.
  • Assist the therapist with ordering DME when needed and follow the DME ordering workflow.
  • Enter progress notes in Centricity to document maintenance plan.
  • Assist therapist with the coordination of daily schedule of the participants for treatments and provide administrative support for the therapists.
  • Conduct the group exercise program daily, as developed by the therapist and document exercise program attendance in the group exercise log.
  • Assists therapist in coordinating the necessary materials for group exercises.
  • Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, agencies and other departments within PHS.
  • Assists assigned participants with communication needs and other activities as assigned.
  • Participates in teaching / learning process with others.
  • Serves as an IDT member as assigned and participates in assigned team meetings.
  • Communicates all changes in participant condition to team members.
  • Works effectively in a team setting.
  • Abides by all established SeniorCare polices, rules and regulations.

    • Qualifications -

    Education :   High school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in exercise physiology or related field preferred. One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.  Experience as a Rehab Technician / Assistant preferred.

    Required : Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and with geriatrics.  Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently.

    Immunizations : All PHS Required Immunizations.  Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

    Pay Range - $16.43 - $22.08

    EEO Statement

    Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Pace • Burlington, NC, United States