Rehab Therapy Aide
Rehab Therapy Aide
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Job Description
Overview
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits valuable resources ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Familyfocused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship development and leadership programs...and more!
Description
- Under the direct supervision of a Physical Occupational Recreation or Speech Therapist assists with the provision of basic therapeutic services and other patient related activities; performs simple administrative clerical and maintenance tasks in support of department/program operations.
- Attends staff meetings inservices and patient rounds as appropriate to remain abreast of policies activities and changes which will imapct operations.
- Assists with the scheduling of patients for therapy to maximize efficiency and provide for optimal patient care.
- Cleans and maintains department equipment to ensure its maximum operational efficiency; reports unsafe or defective equipment to supervisor for immediate repair.
- Observes the patient for physical or emotional changes which may indicate an adverse change in condition; communicates significant changes to the appropriate member of the medical care team.
- Under the direction of a therapist may assist with therapies and treatments including but not limited to hot packs paraffin exercise ambulation and daily living activities.
- Measures and records patients vital signs.
- Assists with the fabrication of splints and other specialized devices and with the modification of specialized equiptment.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments.
- Practices universal and/or specialized precautions in the daily cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces equipment and/or instruments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
