Outpatient Rehab Tech: Hands-On Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Metairie (LA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Metairie, LA is seeking a dedicated Therapy Aide to support licensed therapists in delivering patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, assist with modalities, transport patients, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.

Strong communication, reliability, and willingness to learn are essential. This role requires adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and collaboration with a compassionate healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsabilités

• Prepares and maintains work area for treatment including ordering of supplies/linen and pharmaceuticals.
• Orients and mentors new staff in needs of assigned area.
• Monitors and assists in patient-care as specifically instructed by the therapist according to their competencies.
• Assists with generalized office and front desk procedures.
• Transports patients to and from department or room via wheelchair or stretcher as directed by professional staff in a safe and courteous manner.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Mobility and travel between facilities

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in healthcare sciences

Description du poste

Ochsner Health in Metairie, LA is seeking a dedicated Therapy Aide to support licensed therapists in delivering patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, assist with modalities, transport patients, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.

Strong communication, reliability, and willingness to learn are essential. This role requires adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and collaboration with a compassionate healthcare team.