Physical Rehab Assistant

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Rehab Services Assistant (PRSA) functions primarily as the department secretary fulfilling all department clerical, environmental and data management needs. This position will support therapists in patient care under direct supervision of licensed/certified therapy staff and as allowed by all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. This position will also perform limited routine patient mobility as assigned by and under the supervision of the Physical Therapist overseeing the patient's physical therapy plan of care.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date

Nice To Haves

Secretarial / Clerical experience
Clinical support experience in a hospital or other clinical setting
Medical terminology education or experience

Responsibilities

Performs basic computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations.
Performs department clerical tasks such as maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment, managing routine correspondence (mail, phone system, department emails), preparing reports/agenda/minutes, and assisting with routine audits.
Utilizes electronic health record (EHR) system to verify accuracy of charges and other patient care related measures.
Partners with physical rehab team to assist with performance improvement and department project activities.
Assists with department staff scheduling as needed.
Cleans and maintains Physical Rehab therapeutic equipment throughout the facility.
Maintains appropriate departmental environment of care.
Keeps Rehab Manager informed of departments administrative, operational, or equipment issues and/or needs.
Assists therapists with patient care related tasks such as patient setup, equipment room, and helping with mobility as needed under the direct supervision of licensed/certified therapy staff and as allowed by all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Ambulates certain patients meeting criteria when assigned by the Physical Therapist overseeing the patient's plan of care under the supervision of the physical therapist.