Per Diem Rehab Aide: Patient Prep & Therapy Support

Northwell Health; Roslyn Heights (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an experienced support technician to assist therapists, prepare patients for treatment, and maintain an orderly therapy department.

Responsibilities include patient transport, equipment setup, inventory tasks, and providing essential clerical support to the therapy team. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and compliance with ADA guidelines within a busy clinical 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 professional staff 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 such as taking messages, entering and retrieving basic information into/from computer, performing messenger duties, etc.
• Transports equipment and supplies.
• Assists in workshops, as required.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an experienced support technician to assist therapists, prepare patients for treatment, and maintain an orderly therapy department.

Responsibilities include patient transport, equipment setup, inventory tasks, and providing essential clerical support to the therapy team. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and compliance with ADA guidelines within a busy clinical setting.