Rehabilitation Aide

Resurgens Orthopaedics•Marietta, GA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation Techs work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or certified athletic trainer. They are responsible for preparing the treatment area for each patient’s therapy session and for keeping the treatment area clean and organized. They may also assist the patient in following an exercise regimen as dictated by the therapist or trainer.

Requirements

High School Graduate
One year experience in a healthcare setting
Maintains a professional manner while effectively working with others
Knowledge of medical terminology
Customer Service Skills
Knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office programs
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and oral communications, including email
A self-starter with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Responsibilities

Escort patients from the waiting area into the appropriate rehabilitation treatment area
Clean and prepare the treatment area before and after each patient rehab session
Attend to clinic soiled laundry using appropriate precautions
Assist with acquiring DME products as instructed by clinician
Assist the rehab provider in tracking sets/repetitions/weights, and ensuring that the exercises are performed in the manner instructed by the therapist/trainer
Assist the rehab provider in documentation of the rehabilitation flow sheet, and/or transcribe documentation in the chart as dictated by the rehab provider
Assist the Rehab Manager in maintaining OSHA cleaning logs, and other logs as requested
Interact in collaboration with a variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers
Interact in collaboration with a variety of support staff including front desk personnel, pre-verifiers, and other rehab techs
Assist the Rehab PSS with scheduling, pre-verifying, faxing/filing, check-in/out, and answering phones as needed
Attend required meetings and engage in the rehab culture
Other duties as assigned