Rehabilitation Aide - Garden City
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center that provides sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, it is deeply committed to medical education and research, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. NYU Langone Health prioritizes equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive, embracing individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. This position involves working as part of a team, under the direction of a supervising therapist, to assist professional staff in providing direct patient care that aligns with departmental objectives. The role also includes maintaining the department and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting.
Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assists with executing limited direct patient care duties related to Physical and/or Occupational Therapy as directed by the supervising therapist.
- Assists the supervising therapist with patient set up and preparation for treatment.
- Promotes and maintains patient safety via appropriate and safe guarding techniques, proper body mechanics, and equipment inspection.
- Participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the department and adequate levels of departmental supplies.
Benefits
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resources groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
