Rehab Aide, Per Diem

UCSF Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health seeks a Rehabilitative Services Aide to support therapists in delivering patient care across disciplines (OT/PT/SLP). You assist with treatment under direct supervision and engage in departmental programs.

The role may involve adult, geriatric, adolescent (and sometimes pediatric) patients from diverse backgrounds. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to performance improvement activities, and participate in staff development initiatives as part of the

Qualifications

• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
• Clinical-based experience with patient interactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and spoken.
• Recognize signs of distress.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification or eligibility.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and self-initiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of therapists.
• Assist adults, geriatric and adolescent patients, and potentially pediatric patients with competency training.
• Participate in departmental programs, inservices, and staff development.

Skills

Clinical experience

English communication

CPR certification

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Self-initiative

Education

High school diploma

College degree (related field)

Tools

Excel

Job description

This is a position within Saint Francis/Hyde Hospital Rehabilitation Services department.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a position within Saint Francis/Hyde Hospital Rehabilitation Services department.

The Rehabilitative Services Aide (HA 2) reports to the therapists of a particular service or discipline (OT/PT/SLP) and provides both direct and indirect patient care services.

At this level, the employee is responsible for the treatment of patients who require the direct supervision and daily guidance of an Occupational, Physical and/or Speech therapist.

The Rehabilitative Services Aide works primarily with adult, geriatric, adolescent patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric patients may be treated if the Rehab Aide has completed required competency training.

The Rehabilitative aide actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, inservices, and staff development activities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

N/A

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
• Prior clinical-based experience requiring interaction with patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Possession of a high school diploma.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Prior experience in acute care hospital or inpatient rehabilitation facility.
• Prior outpatient patient care experience working with sports medicine, orthopedic and neurologic patients in an interdisciplinary team.
• College degree in a related field.
• Holds advanced certifications such as ATC, CSCS, or other relevant professional certification.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to use Excel.
• Knowledge of rehab equipment including modalities, Alter-G, BTE, TRX, treadmill, body weight harness.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current AHA BLS Card

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors include your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html