What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Aide (Full time) Jefferson Northeast-Frankford Campus position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Details
The Rehabilitation Aide helps prepare patients and the environment for treatments and assists therapists in performing treatment under therapist's supervision, in groups or individual setting. The rehabilitation aide works in acute care, acute rehab, skilled facility, outpatient settings as appropriate.Job Description
Essential Functions:
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Performs patient care under direct supervision of a licensed therapy professional. Provides assistance according to departmental policies and procedures and applicable state practice guidelines.
Transports patients to treatment area with timely arrival for therapy appointment.
Assures that equipment and treatment areas remain clean, properly stored and ready for use according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs clerical duties as directed by staff and supervisors in a timely manner to insure smooth daily operations of the department.
Supervises exercise programs, leads group exercises, documents appropriately (attendance, fees paid), and demonstrates knowledge of the specific needs relative to the safety of the participant.
Demonstrates familiarity with basic computer skills such as scheduling, transporter lists, billing and ability to set up new patient/administer survey.
Communicates impressions and objective information in a clear and timely manner to therapists, supervisors, and others as directed to insure efficient coordination and optimal outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
High School diploma required.
AND
Experience:
0-2 years of experience, 1 year preferred
CPR certification required
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularPrimary Location Address
4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
