Rehab Aide

CommonSpirit Health•London, KY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Rehab Aide, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation. Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting. Tech is responsible for transportation and transfers of patients to, from, and within the department. Will initiate, prepare, and provide routine treatment, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, ultrasound and paraffin bath, upon the direct request of the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. Reports any unfavorable responses to exercise or equipment to the therapist. Responsible for positioning of the patient and bringing equipment to the treatment area. Will perform the following housekeeping tasks: change linens on plinth when appropriate; clean treatment machines; and do other cleaning as required to keep department neat and orderly. May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment. This PRN rehab aide position is primarily a weekend position (every other Sat/Sun). This person will also be included in the holiday rotation. Also seeking coverage for when the full-time rehab aide is on PTO.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

Assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Prepare treatment areas.
Help patients with exercises and mobility.
Manage equipment.
Maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.
Transportation and transfers of patients to, from, and within the department.
Initiate, prepare, and provide routine treatment, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, ultrasound and paraffin bath, upon the direct request of the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
Report any unfavorable responses to exercise or equipment to the therapist.
Responsible for positioning of the patient and bringing equipment to the treatment area.
Perform housekeeping tasks: change linens on plinth when appropriate; clean treatment machines; and do other cleaning as required to keep department neat and orderly.
May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment.