What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Therapy Aide (Inpatient) - Occupational Therapy position at uic?
UI Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide (Rehab Therapy Aide) to join our Inpatient Occupational Therapy team. The primary function of the Physical Therapy Aide is to assist in carrying out patient care services and treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Student, Occupational therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Student Occupational Therapist or Student occupational Therapy Assistant. Physical Therapy Aides perform maintenance duties, various administrative support tasks for the Rehabilitation Services Department, and patient care duties.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in performing portions of treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist, assistant or student therapists or assistant
- Safely transfers patient between two surfaces such as w/c's, carts, cardiac chairs, mat tables, treatment plinths, floor, beds
- After receiving instruction regarding a patient's treatment program, sets up equipment, assists patient with completion of treatment activity and puts away equipment after treatment is complete
- Communicates effectively with patients to motivate and explain treatment procedures
- Adjusts communication as appropriate for patient's age, diagnosis and other characteristics
- Transport patients to/from department
- Transfer patients to/from w/c, cardiac chair or cart
- Assembles and transports all equipment, assistive devices, etc, needed for rehabilitation treatment
- Prepares and cleans treatment areas
- Wipes down mat tables and plinths
- Keeps equipment used in treatment clean, properly stored and ready for use
- Fills linen carts & changes linen on mats & plinths
- Prepares and cleans wound care treatment area before and after treatment
- Launders all linen and washable supplies used in providing physical therapy treatment on a regular basis
- Upon special request, launders patient clothing
- Assists with administrative support tasks
- Reception Duties:
- Scheduling patients
- Charge entry
- Photocopying
- Data entry
- Insurance verification
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
