What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Aide position at Geisinger?
- Assists with therapist's duties to carry out multidisciplinary plan of care for each patient.
- Assists patients of all ages with non-treatment aspects of activities of daily living, ambulation, and group exercise.
- Assists with therapeutic modality set up, disassembly, and attends to the personal needs of the patient.
- Recognizes and reports to the Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist changes in patient's condition.
- Works effectively with other rehab assistants and patient care staff to transport Acute Care and Rehab patients to scheduled appointments.
- Works with therapists to change the schedule as necessary to meet patients' needs.
- Under the direction of the department supervisor and other therapists, performs a variety of non-patient care activities that directly supports efficient department operations, such as unlocking and locking department cabinets daily.
- Inventory, stocks and orders supplies.
- Obtains daily census.
- Obtains Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist order slips throughout the day.
- Assists in whirlpool filling and cleaning when needed.
- Cleans therapy area during and at the end of workday.
- Puts equipment away; cleans items touched by patient hands daily.
- Wipes down equipment carts; puts linens in receptacle.
- Prepares linens for pick-up.
- Helps therapists in cleaning up spills, etc.
- Maintains temperature of refrigerator, hydrocollator, cold pack, and paraffin unit.
- Assists with photocopying of in-services, exercise forms, etc.
- Answers phone and assists front desk staff with patient check in.
- Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
