Rehab Aide (Full-Time)

PACS•Citrus Heights, CA

9d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of non-clinical support tasks to enhance the efficiency of rehabilitation services, including equipment management, patient transport, and coordination with therapy staff. Assists in monitoring timely filed and completed rehabilitation documentation as instructed by supervisor. Assists with and performs set up as assigned for physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments with consideration for patient-specific treatment goals and precautions. Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Communicates routinely with the supervisor and/or healthcare personnel as directed by therapists. Discusses with the therapists of record to determine the scheduling needs of the residents as needed. Transports, transfers, and prepares patients and equipment as directed by therapists. Accurately completes and submits logs and other forms as directed by supervisor. Directs clinical questions to supervising Therapist. Reports timely to therapist or supervisor in the instance of an unusual occurrence. Participates in denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure. Monitors and orders office and clinical supplies as needed. Uses sound judgement and appropriate concern for safety of patients, self, and others. Attends team meetings and rehab training programs as directed by supervisor. Participates and conducts in-services, exercise, and other community-related programs. Must maintain confidentiality of patients' information as well as company information. Adheres to company dress code for assigned facilities and work environment. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Requirements

C.N.A. certification
Experience with/Understanding of Microsoft Windows
Experience with/Understanding of Microsoft Outlook
A high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Transfer patients following safety precautions as directed by the therapy department
Transport patients to/from therapy sessions
Actively communicate in person and over the phone with therapists and patients to coordinate therapy sessions
Maintain cleanliness in therapy gym
Keep therapy gym stocked with supplies
Print and coordinate therapist schedules
Pull reports and distribute to therapists as directed
Coordinate therapy sessions with patients and nursing staff to ensure timely visits
Troubleshoot with IT equipment and computer dysfunction
Interact with patients and family members to coordinate therapy
Maintain/manage all therapy equipment including Wheelchairs
Assist therapists in tasks they delegate to you
Assists with and performs set up as assigned for physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments with consideration for patient-specific treatment goals and precautions.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Communicates routinely with the supervisor and/or healthcare personnel as directed by therapists.
Discusses with the therapists of record to determine the scheduling needs of the residents as needed.
Transports, transfers, and prepares patients and equipment as directed by therapists.
Accurately completes and submits logs and other forms as directed by supervisor.
Directs clinical questions to supervising Therapist. Reports timely to therapist or supervisor in the instance of an unusual occurrence.
Participates in denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure.
Monitors and orders office and clinical supplies as needed.
Uses sound judgement and appropriate concern for safety of patients, self, and others.
Attends team meetings and rehab training programs as directed by supervisor.
Participates and conducts in-services, exercise, and other community-related programs.
Must maintain confidentiality of patients' information as well as company information.
Adheres to company dress code for assigned facilities and work environment
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.