What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Therapy Aide position at Regional One Health?
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
A Brief Overview
Performs general duties; assists rehabilitation therapists (to include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology) in positioning, lifting, transferring, and treating patients; maintains equipment and facilities.
What you will do
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Performs general duties; assists rehabilitation therapists (to include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology) in positioning, lifting, transferring, and treating patients; maintains equipment and facilities.
What you will do
- Provides general assistance and specific treatment under supervision of therapist in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. * Provides general assistance with transfers, gait training, exercise programs and other selected procedures. Provides patient supervision of established therapeutic exercises as directed by the Physical Therapist. * Cleans and sets-up treatment areas by changing sheets and pillow cases, restocking supply cupboards with linen, alcohol, preparing whirlpool baths, etc. Prepares patients for treatments/therapy. * Transports patient, equipment and charts to and from the Rehabilitation Department. Utilizes wheelchair, stretcher, chair, or gurney as needed. * Escorts/walks patients to the treatment rooms or exercise areas. * Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. * Sets up modalities, such as hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and cervical and pelvic traction. * Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
- Provides support to staff. * Assists and prepares patients for meals. * Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). * Assists patients with general hygiene needs such as bathing, showering, grooming, and oral care. * Performs general clerical duties such as answering phone, relaying messages, processing orders/requisitions, patient charges, filing, and maintaining records. * Communicates to staff regarding patient condition changes. * Participates in care planning for patients.
- Lifts position and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
- Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
- Responsible for the general appearance of the Rehabilitation Department and completing daily cleaning schedule and equipment checklist. Stocks supplies as required.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. * Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. * Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. * Supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Assists in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Reports malfunctioning equipment and documents need for repair/maintenance, notifying manager as appropriate.
- Drives hospital vehicle to transport patients and staff to therapeutic outings. * Drives assigned vehicle to various locations. * Maintains safety and security procedures; observes all safe vehicle operating practices and reports any accident or passenger injuries to manager. * Maintains appropriate logs as required.
- Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety, practices.
- Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
Qualifications
- High School education or the equivalent Required and
- One year of college in a related health care field (i.e., rehab/physical therapy) Preferred or
- documentation of completion from a related program Preferred and
- Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adult and geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates Required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required or
- BLS Upon Hire Required and
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required to operate and drive Rehab Van Upon Hire Required
- Experience in the medical field Preferred and
- Patient transport, daily care activities, environment and infection control practices. Required and
- Must complete hospital's orientation period successfully within 90 day probation period Required
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
