SIH-REHAB AIDE

Sparrow • Ionia, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Aide assists with patient care and non-patient-related activities that support the department’s day-to-day operations. Under the supervision of a staff PT, PTA, ATC, OT, OTA, or EP, the aide supports therapy interventions and may participate in inpatient treatment at Sparrow Ionia Hospital as directed and supervised by a Physical Therapist. The role also supports equipment and treatment-area upkeep, inventory management, and clerical operations. Additional duties may be assigned, and duties may be altered or modified by leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated physical ability to lift, position, and transport physically impaired patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, physicians, families, coworkers, and other health professionals.
• Self-initiative and ability to work independently.
• Good time management while performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing work situations.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients in the assigned service area; these may be gained through education, training, and experience.
• Ability to answer department phone calls and triage requests for therapy services.

Nice To Haves

• Prior patient-care experience preferred.
• Some college credit in a rehabilitation-related profession preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapy interventions under the supervision of a staff PT, PTA, ATC, OT, OTA, or EP, including modality assistance; equipment and treatment-area setup and cleanup; and assistance with exercise programs, ambulation, transfers, wheelchair mobility, mat activities, ADLs, and tabletop activities.
• Communicate verbally with the responsible clinician about patient feedback related to delegated interventions.
• Clean and maintain equipment according to department standards, including cleaning treatment booths, stocking clean linens, removing dirty linens, disinfecting patient-care equipment, and performing routine maintenance checks.
• Monitor inventory and order department supplies, equipment, and linens as needed; maintain therapy-supply inventory and generate purchasing requisitions as needed.
• Assist clerical staff by answering phones, scheduling new patients, directing patients and visitors, and supporting daily therapy scheduling.
• Participate in in-services, staff meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as requested.
• Participate in inpatient treatment at Sparrow Ionia Hospital as directed and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED