What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Aides position at Resurgens Orthopaedics?
Description
Rehabilitation Aides/Techs work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or certified athletic trainer. They are responsible for preparing the treatment area for each patient’s therapy session and maintaining a clean and organized environment. They may also assist the patient in following an exercise regimen as dictated by the therapist or trainer.
Requirements
? Escort patients from the waiting area into the appropriate rehabilitation treatment area
? Clean and prepare the treatment area before and after each patient rehab session
? Attend to clinic's soiled laundry using appropriate precautions
? Assist with acquiring DME products as instructed by the clinician
? Assist the rehab provider in tracking sets/repetitions/weights, and ensuring that the exercises are performed in the manner instructed by the therapist/trainer
? Assist the rehab provider in documentation of the rehabilitation flow sheet, and/or transcribe documentation in the chart as dictated by the rehab provider
? Assist the Rehab Manager in maintaining OSHA cleaning logs and other logs as requested
? Interact in collaboration with a variety of professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers
? Interact in collaboration with a variety of support staff, including front desk personnel, pre-verifiers, and other rehab techs
? Assist the Rehab PSS with scheduling, pre-verifying, faxing/filing, check-in/out, and answering phones as needed
? Attend required meetings and engage in the rehab culture
