Therapy Aide, Full-Time - Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
About The Position
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital is a 115-bed acute hospital specializing in physical rehabilitation. Each patient has a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, therapists and specialists ... all focused on one goal ... taking back what was stolen by a stroke, traumatic injury or disabling illness. We're proud of our rich history ... and the role we play in the healing process. Our patients come to us when they need us most. Our compassionate staff is there with up-to-the-minute treatment modalities and cutting-edge technology. Sunnyview is the only nationally recognized specialty rehabilitation hospital in upstate New York. Patients travel to Sunnyview from 40 counties in New York State, as well as 10 other states, for our expertise, experience and technology ... and our reputation. Our outcomes show that we help patients attain their greatest level of independence and provide them with the best chance of going home. This is a full-time position (year round) and not a summer position.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Customer service experience required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience with direct patient contact preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists therapists with patient treatments, maintains and orders rehab equipment as needed, manages equipment in the loan and storage closets
- Cleans, repairs and inventories assistive devices and equipment as needed
- Keeps office and unit supplies stocked , clean, and organized
- Outpatient video fluoroscopy scheduling (entails interacting with patients and providers and utilizing EMR - Epic)
- Photocopies exercise programs and reports/forms as needed and maintains adequate supply
- Orders forms and supports purchase order requests when authorized
- Maintains and orders supplies in staff office, including paper, toner and printer supplies
- Assists with compilation of PSQI statistics and other data when requested
- Works with and directs volunteer staff as requested
- Serves as a mobility aide on patient care units as directed by therapy staff
- Serves as a safe patient handling liaison assisting with provision of education and information
- Other duties as identified
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities throughout the SPHP network
- Optional certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
