Rehabilitation Aide - Full-time - Costello Center

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Williamsport as a Rehabilitation Aide and play a vital role in supporting patient care and recovery. This position offers a dynamic mix of clinical and clerical responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain patient safety
• CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and tolerate stressful situations
• Knowledge of age-related patient differences and ability to provide quality customer service
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret medical record documents
• Logical thinking skills to address clinical situations (e.g., recognizing vital signs or symptoms that need to be communicated to the therapist)
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members in alignment with UPMC’s core values: Caring & Listening Dignity & Respect Excellence & Innovation Quality & Safety Responsibility & Integrity
• Completion of CRS Orientation, Facility-specific Orientation, and Department-specific Orientation
• Completion of all mandatory competencies for system and facility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification (AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (with renewal)
• Act 33 (with renewal)
• Act 34 (with renewal)
• Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a therapy technician or nursing assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed clinical staff (OT, PT, SLP, PTA, COTA) in providing exceptional therapy services
• Support patient care activities and apply modalities under supervision
• Transport patients safely and courteously between treatment areas
• Complete clerical tasks such as scheduling, registration, and maintaining daily logs
• Maintain and organize medical supplies and therapy equipment
• Prepare treatment areas and ensure cleanliness according to regulatory standards
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff to ensure smooth care delivery
• Mentor new aides and assist with volunteer training as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees