Rehab Therapy Aide

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2h•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Rehab Therapy Tech II demonstrates advanced patient care competencies, assists therapists in direct patient care, and supports department leadership with staff training. The role also requires advanced clerical competency and the ability to independently perform all departmental secretarial functions when secretarial staff are absent. Working with the Director, the position provides oversight in the training and daily activities of Rehab Therapy Techs and Mobility team members. Under the direct instruction of a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist, the Rehab Therapy Tech II assists with advanced therapeutic activities and other patient-related services, including assigned exercise, ambulation, and activities of daily living. The position independently performs advanced clerical duties, including data and charge entry, charge reconciliation, outpatient registration, and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Emory Healthcare describes its workplace as supportive and offers professional resources, mentorship, and leadership programs. Benefits mentioned include comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, and wellness incentives.

Requirements

Two years of post-secondary education.
Three years of experience as a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists with direct patient care and advanced therapeutic activities under the direct instruction of a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
Assist patients with assigned exercise, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
Support department leadership in training staff and work with the Director to oversee training and daily activities of Rehab Therapy Techs and Mobility team members.
Independently perform departmental secretarial functions when secretarial staff are absent.
Perform advanced clerical responsibilities, including data and charge entry, charge reconciliation, outpatient registration, and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.