Per Diem Rehab Aide: Assist Therapists & Patients

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Career Site seeks a Therapy Department Assistant to support therapists in treating patients and maintaining an orderly department. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, transporting them as needed, arranging equipment, and assisting with basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications require a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment by therapist; assists therapists during therapy.
• Transports patients, independently, to and from department using stretcher or wheelchair.
• Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.
• Assists in ordering supplies; orders linens and maintains linen closet in a neat and orderly condition.
• Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
• Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
• Performs a variety of duties essential to the function of the department, including taking messages and basic data entry.
• Transports equipment and supplies.
• Assists in workshops, as required.
• Performs related duties as required (ADA essential functions).

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Career Site seeks a Therapy Department Assistant to support therapists in treating patients and maintaining an orderly department. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, transporting them as needed, arranging equipment, and assisting with basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications require a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards in a hospital setting.