Rehabilitation Assistant

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED HS diploma, GED or equivalent (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Support

• Provide assistance to the physical and occupational therapists during group therapy including psychosomatic exercise program and CF exercise group.

• Provide crutch walking practice under the supervision of a PT.

• Provide whirlpool under the supervision of a PT.

• Assist with the fabrication of adaptive equipment and splints including casts, DAFOs, aquaplast splints and face masks.

• Transport patients to therapy department in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.

Operational Support

• Prepare treatment areas for patient care by cleaning mats, set up equipment and filling whirlpools.

• Clean all equipment and hydrotherapy tanks after patient usage per department policy.

• Maintain established levels of supplies including linens, crutches and small medical supplies.

• Maintain adequate supply of PT/OT billing slips.

• Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies, ordering replacements, when necessary.

Documentation

• Write progress notes on patients under the supervision of therapists and obtain all appropriate co-signatures.

• Follow all departmental documentation policies under the directions of a therapist.

Administrative

• Complete paycard, patient schedule and billing in an accurate and timely manner.

• Complete all assignments and provide appropriate departmental operational input as requested.

Safety/Risk Management

• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a manner conducive to efficiency and safety.

• Adhere to all safety and isolation patient care policies.