Rehab Aide Outpatient Physical Therapy (Orthopedics)

Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff, assists the therapists in routine tasks for therapeutic treatment of patients. Assists the department supervisor/manager in coordinating the overall department’s function and maintenance.

Compensation Pay Range

$18.20 - $26.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Patient Care

• a. Supports licensed staff: Assist with patient care activities as directed by therapist. Activities are specific to each area and may include, but are not limited to
• i. Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatment
• ii. Set up patients on exercise equipment
• iii. Activities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studies
• iv. Provide second person assist
• v. Obtain assistive devices (Hoyer, Spryte, etc.) as needed
• vi. Obtain durable medical equipment and paperwork
• b. Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff
• c. Performs activities that help maintain flow of patient care in the department.

1. Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection Control

• a) Assists in the maintenance of the department’s overall physical environment
• b) Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department
• c) Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area
• d) Cleans and disinfects equipment per departmental guidelines
• e) Performs and documents quality control of identified equipment
• f) Documents temperature checks of identified equipment
• g) Performs daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklists
• h) Maintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closets
• i) Completes audits for walkers, gait belts and chairs on patient units as applicable to area

1. Clerical Duties : Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including:

• a. Scheduling appointments as applicable to area
• b. Answering phones
• c. Calling patients as directed
• d. Inventory management
• e. Photocopying and filing
• f. Faxing and scanning
• g. Data collection
• h. Daily/weekly/monthly departmental checklists
• i. Co-payment/payment collection as applicable

1. Communication

• a. Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members
• b. Alerts manager/clinician to any immediate departmental/patient issues
• c. Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
• d. Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested

1. Educational Activities

• a. Serves as mentor to new rehabilitation aide staff
• b. Actively participates in department projects/events/activities/meetings
• c. Actively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and families
• d. Serves as departmental ambassador to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)
• e. Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directed
• f. Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education

1. Technology and Learning

• a. Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• b. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
• c. Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance

1. Professional Behaviors

• a. Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
• b. Maintain composure during stressful situations
• c. Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
• d. Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
• e. Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• f. Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department

Non-Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
2. Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education - Required
• High School diploma/GED

Minimum Work Experience

• One (1) year healthcare–related experience preferred.
• Previous rehabilitation experience desirable.
• Varied hours. Clinic open 7 am to 7:30 pm

Responsibilities if Required

Education if Required

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)