Rehabilitation/Activities Aide - FT at Lake Butler Hospital

, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational skills, Ability to learn quickly, Computer programs, Medical terminology, Physical therapy terminology, Lifting heavy equipment, Patient transport, Clerical duties, Inventory management, Stocking supplies, Chart preparation, Charge entry, Telephone etiquette, Patient interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Summary: Rehabilitation aides, working under the direct supervision of a therapist or assistant, assist in the productive operation of a Rehabilitation Department. Maintain the treatment area and prep therapy sessions, aiding in the transport of immobile patients. Prepares, cleans and maintains the work area as well as disinfect equipment after each use in preparation for the next patient. A rehabilitation aide must also be able to perform a number of other tasks including transporting patients to and from treatment areas, performing clerical duties, taking inventory, ordering and stocking supplies, preparing charts and entering charges into billing software, answering the telephone and taking messages to ensure everything is in order and prepared for the therapist. Must be professional and capable of interacting with patients in order to insure the most efficient therapy experience. Serves in patient activities and implements activities which are multi-faceted, fun, meet the patient’s functional needs, and reflect the interests of each patient in order to stimulate the physical and mental state and well-being of each patient. Duties and Responsibilities: Rehab Technician: Works closely with rehabilitation team and other hospital staff. Must be able to lift heavy equipment, be on feet for long periods of time, and be able to handle the weight of patients if necessary. Assists therapy staff with therapeutic exercise programs and ambulatory procedures as indicated. Checks frequently on patient during treatment period to satisfy patient needs. Returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area. Makes treatment table ready for next patient if Outpatient. See more on job description. Requirements Education: High School/ CNA License Experience: One year experience in a medical office or facility required. Experience in an acute hospital physical therapy department preferred. Skills: Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly. Knowledge: Use of computer programs. Medical and/or physical therapy environment and terminology Abilities: Ability to take direction from an MD, Nurse Practitioner, PT, PTA, OT, COTA. Bradford, Starke, Union, Lake Butler, Clay, Keystone, Middleburg, Columbia, Lake City, Fort White, Baker, Glenn Saint Mary, Macclenny Rehab Aide, CNA, Patient Activities, Rehabilitation, ADLs, Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

Rehabilitation aides assist therapists by maintaining treatment areas, preparing for therapy sessions, and aiding in patient transport, while also performing various clerical and logistical support tasks. They also implement patient activities designed to stimulate physical and mental well-being based on individual patient interests.