The University of Texas Medical Branch

Rehabilitation Aide, Inpatient - Rehab, Physical Therapy (up to 19 hrs/wk)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a rehabilitation environment or education related to a rehabilitation career path preferred.

Current CPR certification from an AHA-approved course provider

Job Description:

Assists licensed physical and occupational therapist, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and students in all aspects of treatment in order to maximize each patient’s functional ability.

Job Duties

  • Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner
  • While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the rehabilitation aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient’s age, culture, and condition
  • Communicates verbally and in written form with therapists, assistants, students, customers, volunteers and other aides to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Maintains linen, disinfects equipment, sterilizes equipment, and tracks reusable supplies.
  • Maintains clean working environment.
  • Receives, distributes, and restocks supplies.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Files, answers and makes telephone calls, performs departmental copying.

Work Schedule:

Up to 19.99 hours per week, with no benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0596 - John Sealy Annex

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Jun 17, 2024, 11:44:04 AM
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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