REHAB AIDE | Outpatient

Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gillette, Wyoming, is looking for a Rehabilitation Aide to assist therapists and maintain patient care areas. This entry-level full-time position involves preparing patients for treatment, managing equipment and supply inventories, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have exercise knowledge and comply with hospital policies. This role is critical for ensuring smooth operations in the rehabilitation department and requires efficient time management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Exercise experience and/or knowledge is preferred.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in exercise and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment according to therapist's guidelines.
• Assist therapists in seeing all patients efficiently.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventories.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Job Summary

The Rehabilitation Aide works under direct supervision of the physical therapist, Rehab Supervisor and Director of Rehab. The Rehabilitation Aide administers patient care activities as planned with and directed by a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. When not administering patient care activities, the aide is responsible to maintain patient flow in the department by cleaning and preparing work areas for patients. As available, may be asked to perform clerical support functions to include: maintain supply inventories by researching vendors and ordering stock items, equipment and gym cleaning and maintenance, answer phones, prepare patients for treatment, register and schedule patients as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Prepare patients for treatment according to therapist’s guidelines.
• Assist physical/occupational/speech therapist in seeing all patients in a timely manner, demonstrating efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• As directed by the physical therapist, perform patient care activities for patients.
• Demonstrate proficiency in exercise, equipment preparation, and modalities.
• Be primarily responsible for the maintenance of supply and equipment inventories, including maintaining proper stock, ordering replacement stock, researching new items and placing orders for such items.
• Cover for Department Secretary to register patients as requested or directed.
• Provide excellent customer services and positive interpersonal relations with all team members.
• Use professional and courteous phone etiquette and, as necessary, take and properly relay accurate telephone messages to the appropriate parties.
• Use the department scheduling system to make, adjust, and correct patient and therapist schedules.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment that is conducive to high quality care.
• Comply with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

Job Qualifications

• Licensure: None
• Experience: Exercise experience and/or knowledge is preferred.
• Certifications required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider