Student Employment – Intermountain Rehabilitation Therapy Tech/Aide

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Intermountain

Purpose of Job: The Rehabilitation Therapy Tech/Aide (Rehab Aide) provides support for Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) in Intermountain’ s Rehabilitation Therapy services.

Under the direction of the OT, SLP, or COTA, this role performs important responsibilities that support the Rehabilitation Therapy Services providers.

The Rehab Aide helps OT and SLP clients by preparing the treatment area, supporting the patient, caring for, cleaning and organizing the equipment, and materials. The Rehab Aide works closely and takes directions from OT and SLP providers, assisting during treatment sessions and other clinic duties as assigned.

The Rehab Aide must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with Intermountain staff, children, and families. This position doesn't supervise anyone and is supervised administratively and clinically by the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor.

The Rehab Aide assures that quality services are provided to clients and that the daily duties of the clinic are completed as required.

Duties and Responsibilities: Depending on the skills and interests of the successful applicant, the Accounting and Donor Database position will assist our full-time team members with a range of tasks including:

• Prepares therapy treatment rooms and treatment areas for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Potentially prepares assigned patients for OT or SLP therapy treatment by welcoming, escorting, and/or assisting patients into therapy treatment rooms and treatment areas. The Rehab Aide may interact in client treatment under the direction and at the discretion of the treating therapist.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides for equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment areas; positioning equipment for therapist access and patient treatment.
• Ensures operation of OT and SLP therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains OT and SLP supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and communicating needed supplies. Responsible for the organization of such equipment.
• Assist OT and SLP providers with scoring of standardized assessment materials.
• Perform clerical tasks for completing projects assigned by providers including laminating, copying, and cutting.
• Potential to assist OT and SLP providers in organizing, planning and executing Field Day on Residential Campus.
• Serves and protects therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, Intermountain policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and COA standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities as determined by Supervisor; reading technical publications.
• Enhances occupational therapy services reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to engage in medical teamwork with OT and SLP providers and patients and work cooperatively with a variety of agency staff.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with clients, their families, and individuals at all levels of organization.
• Knowledge of agency philosophy, values, and therapeutic approach to treating children and families.
• Ability to follow agency wide direction in regard to OT and SLP services.
• Knowledge of agency programs and services provided.
• Ability to gain knowledge of MT state laws and requirements and HIPAA.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, manage and prioritize time and tasks, and identify problems and solutions in a collaborative manner.
• Capacity to deal with multiple demands on time while focusing on a variety of objectives, along with communication skills to interface with a variety of staff.
• Basic Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft and ability to learn Electronic Medical Records is required.
• Ability to create a safe, effective environment for clients and families.

Qualifications: The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through an education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preferred one year of experience working in a health care setting such as a CNA, care giver, rehab technician, etc. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Must be 18 years of age and obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License.

Mandatory Training Requirements: Every 2 Years by Date - CPR, First Aid (provided by Intermountain).

Annually - Emergency Preparedness; HIPAA/HITECH; Workplace Safety (provided by Intermountain).

Working Conditions:

• Daily physical activities include walking, sitting, bending, stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and body fluids.
• Potential travel between two sites.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only. Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week: 8 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: Flexible -Monday through Friday

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

To Apply please contact: hr@intermountain.org or 406-442-7920