Rehabilitation/Activities Aide

Medlink Management Services•Lake Butler, FL

18h

About The Position

Job Summary : Rehabilitation aides, working under the direct supervision of a therapist or assistant, assist in the productive operation of a Rehabilitation Department. Maintain the treatment area and prep therapy sessions, aiding in the transport of immobile patients. Prepares, cleans and maintains the work area as well as disinfect equipment after each use in preparation for the next patient. A rehabilitation aide must also be able to perform a number of other tasks including transporting patients to and from treatment areas, performing clerical duties, taking inventory, ordering and stocking supplies, preparing charts and entering charges into billing software, answering the telephone and taking messages to ensure everything is in order and prepared for the therapist. Must be professional and capable of interacting with patients in order to insure the most efficient therapy experience. Serves in patient activities and implements activities which are multi-faceted, fun, meet the patient’s functional needs, and reflect the interests of each patient in order to stimulate the physical and mental state and well-being of each patient. Duties and Responsibilities : Rehab Technician: Works closely with rehabilitation team and other hospital staff. Must be able to lift heavy equipment, be on feet for long periods of time, and be able to handle the weight of patients if necessary. Assists therapy staff with therapeutic exercise programs and ambulatory procedures as indicated. Checks frequently on patient during treatment period to satisfy patient needs. Returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area. Makes treatment table ready for next patient if Outpatient. See more on job description.

Requirements

High School/ CNA License
One year experience in a medical office or facility required.
Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly.
Use of computer programs.
Medical and/or physical therapy environment and terminology
Ability to take direction from an MD, Nurse Practitioner, PT, PTA, OT, COTA.
Must be able to lift heavy equipment, be on feet for long periods of time, and be able to handle the weight of patients if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute hospital physical therapy department preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the treatment area
Prep therapy sessions
Aid in the transport of immobile patients
Prepare, clean and maintain the work area
Disinfect equipment after each use
Transport patients to and from treatment areas
Perform clerical duties
Take inventory
Order and stock supplies
Prepare charts
Enter charges into billing software
Answer the telephone
Take messages
Implement activities which are multi-faceted, fun, meet the patient’s functional needs, and reflect the interests of each patient in order to stimulate the physical and mental state and well-being of each patient
Assist therapy staff with therapeutic exercise programs and ambulatory procedures as indicated
Check frequently on patient during treatment period to satisfy patient needs
Return equipment and supplies to proper storage area
Make treatment table ready for next patient if Outpatient