Under

the supervision of the licensed therapy staff, assists in the

patients’/residents’ rehabilitation processes, to promote independence and

successful completion of the established rehabilitation program as established

by the licensed therapist(s). Work may be performed within one or more of the

environments within Billings Clinic to include hospital, inpatient and

outpatient, outpatient clinic, and/or

branch or affiliate sites.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of

Billings Clinic and designated service line.

• Provides range of motion exercises, ambulation

assistance, transfer practices, and other exercises as determined and outlined

by the licensed therapy staff. (Patient Care, Rehab, Provides Exercise Program)

• Remains alert to patients’/residents’ response to treatment,

notifying the licensed therapist of any need for assistance. (Patient Care,

Patient Observation, Rehab Patient Obs)

• Assists patients/residents to perform ADL tasks, using

adaptive equipment as a modality for independence, as appropriate. (Patient

Care, Rehab, Equipment)

• Follows work assignments, and appropriate work

schedules in completing and performing tasks. core

• Assists the patient/resident in preparing for

treatment. Assists with the applications/removal of braces and bandages in

accordance with proper procedure and policy. Practices sterile or aseptic

techniques. (Patient Care, Procedures, Assist Patient)

• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment,

assuring safety by using safety devices and practices to prevent injury to

self, co-workers and residents. Maintains competency in all organizational,

departmental, and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety

standards relevant to job performance.

• Participates in activities that promote professional

growth and development, including meetings, committees, QI and educational

programs. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets

all mandatory system and departmental requirements. core

• Understands, communicates and actively promotes adherence

to Patient/Resident Rights, maintaining confidentiality of patient/resident

information. core

• Performs minor maintenance on medical appliances.

Performs adjustments on medical appliances in accordance with the direction of

the licensed therapist, or departmental policy, as appropriate. (Environment of

Care, Equipment, Minor Equipment Maintenance)

• On behalf of the licensed therapist, communicates with

third party vendors to obtain specific supplies and equipment for identified

patient/resident needs. (Resource Management, Inventory, Vendor Supplies)

• Maintains a facility wide rehab related equipment

inventory and a current list of patients/residents using that equipment. Makes

equipment rental and purchase recommendations dependent on this inventory and

in conjunction with materials management’s agreements and policies. (Resource

Management, Equipment, Maintains Rehab Equipment List)

• Identifies need and sets goals for own professional

growth and development; meets all mandatory requirements. Participates and

attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker

in-services, and Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance

knowledge and further professional skills.

• Performs the department’s clerical duties. Performs

other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department or organization.