Rehab Therapy Aide
Rehab Therapy Aide
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Job Description
Overview
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital - Bridgeton MO
*A joint venture with Select Medical & SSM Health*
Location: Bridgeton Inpatient Rehab Hospital
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Starting at: $18/hour
based on years of experience
Wed love for you to join the team!
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a therapist assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical plant for daily activities.
- Assist therapist with transferring patients to/from mats treatment and tilt tables wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
- Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
- Assists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Participates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapists.
- Prepares and maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition including disinfecting all equipment and surfaces according to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensures maintenance of cleaning logs and refrigerator temperature logs.
- Provides coverage for Wheelchair Technicians including:
- Assists with cleaning/disinfecting of wheelchairs and cushions after each patient use.
- Issues wheelchair to new admissions.
- Assists with preventative maintenance and repairs on wheelchair fleet to extend life of equipment and ensure patient safety.
- Distributes wheelchairs to new admissions as requested by therapy department.
- Communicates with Clinical Manager and/or Director of Rehab on a timely basis regarding departmental needs informs department manager of needed supplies and assists with inventory control and ordering.
- Establishes and maintains current knowledge of all performance improvement and patient care improvement issues and maintains an active role in monitoring these issues.
- Participates in departmental meetings and demonstrates understanding of patient satisfaction and safety outcome data.
- Arranges for responsibilities to be covered in planned absences.
- Assists the DOR with identification of support staff needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and coordination of such between rehab and nursing floors.
- Participates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapists.
- Participates in facility specific Core Program meetings and demonstrates understanding of patient satisfaction outcome data.
- Assists with basic clerical duties as requested.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- One or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred.
- Six months of general maintenance experience and use of hand/power tools preferred.
- Must have basic computer skills.
Additional Data
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success owning the future being patient-centered creating change thinking first and building trust. Here you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries spinal cord injuries neurological disorders orthopedic issues amputation and multiples traumas
Benefits:
- Excellent Orientation Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Days (EID)
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Continuing Education and TuitionAssistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
Employment Type
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