REHABILITATION AIDE

Job Description 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.

Job Description

1 - CLERICAL DUTIES:  Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including scheduling, answering phones, calling patients, inventory, photocopying, filing, medicare and CPM tracking, data collection, mail and faxes, etc

2 - ENVIRONMENT AND DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE/INFECTION CONTROL
Assists in the maintenance of the department’s overall physical environment and infection control including cleaning equipment, temperature monitoring, pool chemistry, linen supply, area inspections
 

3 - TREATMENT
Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff.
 

4 - DOCUMENTATION
Completes all documentation of services per department standards
 

5 - BILLING
Enters daily charges in a timely and accurate manner according to department standards
 

6 - Technology:  Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

1 - Technology and Learning

   a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

   b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

High School diploma/GED preferred.

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