Rehab Aide - Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Rehab Aide to join our Outpatient Rehab team. The role provides support across physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology within our Clinic & Specialty Center.

This full-time position typically runs Monday through Friday with a daytime schedule; under supervision you will transport and prepare patients, assist with treatments and exercises, maintain the treatment area, and handle light clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications for documentation.
• Ability to lift and position patients and support therapy activities.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs or standing support.
• Assists therapists with preparing patients for procedures.
• Secures patient onto therapy equipment and assists with treatments and exercises.
• Maintains clean and stocked work area and disinfects equipment after treatment.
• Performs clerical duties: processing inpatient orders, cancelling appointments, calling back patients, and basic check-ins.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Patient handling

Flexible schedule

Education

Two years post high school education in therapy-related program

Current student enrollment in a accredited PT/OT/Nursing rehab program

Nursing assistant certificate

One year experience as a nursing assistant

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Summary

We are currently seeking a Rehab Aide to join our Outpatient Rehab team. This role will provide support across specialty areas including outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology within our Clinic & Specialty Center.

This fulltime role will work days ( Monday - Friday). Preferred schedule is 9:00 AM -5:30 PM, alternative scheduling arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and department needs.

Purpose of this position: Under close supervision of therapists (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist), performs work in a service position to assist, transport and prepare therapy patients for procedures. Maintains treatment area.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs and standing support
• Assists therapists with preparing patients for procedures
• Secures patient onto therapy equipment
• Assists therapists with treatments, exercises and functional activities under direct supervision
• Prepares, cleans and maintains work area and disinfects equipment after treatment
• Performs inventory and stocking of supplies and equipment
• Performs clerical duties:
  • Processing inpatient orders
  • Cancelling appointments
  • Simple patient check-ins
  • Answering phones, performing call-backs, retrieving voice messages

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years post high school education in a pre-Physical Therapy or pre-Occupational Therapy science based curriculum -OR-
• Current student enrollment in an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or related healthcare rehabilitation program -OR-
• Possession of a nursing assistant certificate -OR-
• One year experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which mush have been in one facility).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a nursing or Physical Therapy aide
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record software

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift and position patients
• Ability to work flexible shifts