The Rehabilitation Aide helps prepare patients and the environment for treatments and assists therapists in performing treatment under therapist’s supervision, in groups or individual setting. The rehabilitation aide works in acute care, acute rehab, skilled facility, outpatient settings as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Performs patient care under direct supervision of a licensed therapy professional. Provides assistance according to departmental policies and procedures and applicable state practice guidelines.
Transports patients to treatment area with timely arrival for therapy appointment.
Assures that equipment and treatment areas remain clean, properly stored and ready for use according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs clerical duties as directed by staff and supervisors in a timely manner to insure smooth daily operations of the department.
Supervises exercise programs, leads group exercises, documents appropriately (attendance, fees paid), and demonstrates knowledge of the specific needs relative to the safety of the participant.
Demonstrates familiarity with basic computer skills such as scheduling, transporter lists, billing and ability to set up new patient/administer survey.
Communicates impressions and objective information in a clear and timely manner to therapists, supervisors, and others as directed to insure efficient coordination and optimal outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma required.
AND
Experience:
0-2 Years Of Experience, 1 Year Preferred
CPR certification required
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Par Reference Code
109269
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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