Rehabilitation Attendant, Physical Therapy

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Rehabilitation Attendant to assist in delivering services across rehabilitation disciplines, including Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy, Psychology, and Exercise Physiology. The role supports providers and patients through treatment preparation and assistance, patient transfers and transportation, and help with patient comfort and personal care. It also includes reception and clerical tasks, maintaining supplies and equipment, and monitoring the treatment environment for cleanliness and safety.

The successful candidate communicates effectively with staff and patients, follows instructions, and demonstrates sound judgment, reliability, initiative, respect, integrity, teamwork, and a caring approach. The attendant is expected to maintain patient confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control procedures, and contribute to an organized, supportive treatment environment. A high school diploma is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate well with staff and patients.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of services across rehabilitation disciplines, including Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy, Psychology, and Exercise Physiology.
• Follow organizational service standards and demonstrate excellence, respect, teamwork, integrity, caring, effective communication, safety awareness, and commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Complete assignments within allocated time frames, use free time effectively, maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, and respond to the needs of the treatment area.
• Volunteer assistance, recommend work-simplification practices, and demonstrate a desire to learn.
• Seek information or assistance when necessary, follow verbal instructions, observe changes in patient conditions, and notify appropriate personnel promptly.
• Transport patients upon request according to safety and departmental guidelines.
• Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages, maintain records and files, and perform other clerical and reception duties as requested.
• Follow established procedures for safety, emergencies, infection control, and pest control; identify potential hazards and take appropriate action.
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed; keep equipment clean and in good working condition, recommend repair or replacement, and keep the unit clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards.
• Assist with treatment as directed by the provider, including preparing and breaking down equipment, following equipment guidelines such as those for a tilt table, and assisting with ambulation and other treatments.
• Advise, prepare for, and perform transfer activities in preparation for treatment.
• Prepare and remove cold packs, hot packs, and paraffin as specified by the therapist, following departmental procedures and safety precautions.
• Help patients prepare for and conclude treatment; maintain their safety and comfort, monitor personal care and the environment, assist with toileting when indicated, use appropriate supplies and equipment, and assist with dressing and undressing under appropriate supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed