Assists the physical, occupational and speech therapist in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Rehabilitation Services Department and the hospital.

Assists with clerical duties of Rehabilitation Services and other assigned supportive tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. High School graduate or equivalent including ability to read, write and comprehend some medical terminology.

2. CPR Required

EXPERIENCE :

1. Basic Computer Skills / Word & Excel documents / Navigate the organizations EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :

1. Two months previous hospital experience preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for assisting the licensed clinicians in the treatment of patients, adhering to instructions given by the clinicians and following established treatment routines.

2. Responsible for cleaning and management of rehabilitation equipment.

3. Manages patient charge reconciliation on a daily basis, including charge entry and corrections as needed.

4. Responsible for transporting patients as assigned with attention to safety.

5. Manages supplies and inventory for rehabilitation services including ordering materials and stocking as needed.

6. Maintains statistics regarding volumes, revenue, and expenses for rehabilitation services on a monthly basis.

7. Calculates and reports daily productivity to Director and Team Leaders.

8. Additional tasks supportive to Rehabilitation Services may be assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and / or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.

2. Heavy / Hard work : Work requires strength and / or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40 lbs.

3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Strong Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a professional manner with all customers and associates.

2. Able to perform assignments and work under pressure.

3. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operations needs of the hospital.

4. Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests, in person and via telephone.

5. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient ranging from pediatric to geriatric.

6. Maintain established department and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection and hazardous material control.

Last updated : 2024-04-18