Rehab Assistant - CMG Nationwide/Full Time Days

at  Centra Health

The Rehab Assistant is responsible for assisting both with patient care and certain office duties as it pertains to assigned clinic location. The role of the rehab assistant is to help with the flow of patients through the clinic, expedite providers in transitioning from patient to patient, and providing assistance to ensure the safety of the patient and the provider.

Patient Care Responsibilities Include:

• Assists therapists in patient transfers.
• Acts as a chaperone when required in treatment area.
• Assists therapists with treatment programs under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Perceives patient’s reaction to treatment and responds accordingly by notifying provider and turning equipment off.
• Responsible for set up and cleaning of treatment area
• Responsible for cleaning all equipment after patient use.
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties for rehab assistants may Include:

• Assists with tracking/ordering supplies
• Maintains equipment logs (temperatures, AED, etc) and places work orders when equipment needs to be serviced.
• Answers department phones and checks voicemail.
• Assists with insurance authorizations required by outpatient clinics.
• Participates in patient scheduling that meets the departmental need.
• Assists with payroll/ therapist scheduling required by inpatient departments.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Acts as a mentor to new employees as the opportunity arises.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques, including demonstrated ability to interact with all patients and patient family members in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Word and Excel

Patient Care Responsibilities Include:

• Assists therapists in patient transfers.
• Acts as a chaperone when required in treatment area.
• Assists therapists with treatment programs under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Perceives patient’s reaction to treatment and responds accordingly by notifying provider and turning equipment off.
• Responsible for set up and cleaning of treatment area
• Responsible for cleaning all equipment after patient use.
• Other duties as assigne

Administrative Duties for rehab assistants may Include:

• Assists with tracking/ordering supplies
• Maintains equipment logs (temperatures, AED, etc) and places work orders when equipment needs to be serviced.
• Answers department phones and checks voicemail.
• Assists with insurance authorizations required by outpatient clinics.
• Participates in patient scheduling that meets the departmental need.
• Assists with payroll/ therapist scheduling required by inpatient departments.
• Other duties as assigne

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Acts as a mentor to new employees as the opportunity arises