Rehab Technician- Pediatric Outpatient

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Aide in Oak Lawn, IL. The role assists PT/OT services, prepares treatment spaces, transports patients, and maintains clinical areas under therapist supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and, ideally, 1 year of rehab aide experience. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential for daily duties in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competency in Rehabilitation Aide responsibilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year Rehab Aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sanitation of PT/OT gym areas and equipment.
• Notify staff of equipment malfunctions, including hydrotherapy equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinic and therapy areas.
• Set up and clean therapy rooms for procedures.
• Deliver basic modality treatments under supervision (hot/cold packs, hydrotherapy).
• Transport patients using wheelchairs and carts; assist with patient transfers.
• Assist patients with basic therapeutic exercises and transfers under supervision.
• Observe and communicate patient needs and safety concerns to supervising staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year Rehab Aide/Technician experience preferred

Job description

20 hour a week/part time

Major Responsibilities

Rehabilitation Department Support & Maintenance

• Perform daily sanitation of PT/OT gym areas, including mat tables, treatment tables, parallel bars, and therapeutic equipment.
• Notify appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions, including hydrotherapy equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of clinic and therapy areas.
• Maintain splinting areas, ensuring supplies are properly stored, countertops remain clear, and water levels are replenished.
• Disinfect therapy equipment according to established guidelines.
• Load and unload dishwashers used for therapy supplies.
• Store, maintain, and refill disinfectant supplies according to hospital specifications.
• Set up and clean therapy rooms for specific procedures.
• Deliver and retrieve equipment for specialized disinfecting procedures.
• Close the site according to established procedures.
• Maintain department supplies and materials, including inventory management, ordering, and restocking.

Clerical & Administrative Support

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of patient files.
• Copy forms, reports, and records.
• Address and prepare envelopes and packages for mailing.
• Submit copy requests to the Copy Center.
• Fax documents according to hospital policy.
• Sort and distribute mail, reports, office supplies, and therapy materials.
• Receive, verify, and store delivered supplies.
• Order food for therapy services as needed.
• Provide clerical support and perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Patient Care & Treatment Assistance

• Deliver basic modality treatments after receiving appropriate instruction and competency validation under the direct supervision of a therapist, including hot/cold packs and hydrotherapy (excluding electrical stimulation and advanced therapeutic techniques).
• Prepare patients for treatment after receiving instruction and competency validation in safety techniques.
• Remove and reapply bandages or dressings as indicated.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing.

Patient Transportation & Support Services

• Transport patients using wheelchairs, carts, and life support equipment according to assigned schedules.
• Deliver supplies and equipment to patient rooms and rehabilitation satellite units.
• Complete errands throughout the hospital as assigned.

Therapeutic Exercise & Mobility Assistance

• Perform basic gait training after instruction by a therapist regarding proper techniques and precautions.
• Assist patients with basic therapeutic exercises under the direction of a therapist.
• Perform basic patient transfer techniques after receiving instruction and competency validation in safety procedures.
• Assist with transfers, including stand-pivot, slide board, sit-to-stand, and cart transfers under the direct supervision of a therapist.
• Communicate patient concerns, changes in condition, or abnormal behaviors to the supervising therapist.

Communication & Patient Safety

• Observe and communicate patient needs, concerns, and potential problems to appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain knowledge of isolation procedures and apply proper infection prevention techniques, especially in hydrotherapy areas.

Professional Development

• Participate in hospital and departmental educational programs, in-services, and training activities.
• Work toward individual and departmental goals.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Perform additional clerical and patient care responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a Rehabilitation Aide or Rehabilitation Technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competency in all Rehabilitation Aide I responsibilities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work ranges from occasional sedentary activity to regular physically demanding work involving patient handling and transfers.
• Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases.
• Ability to adapt to varying and unpredictable situations.

Lifting Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts exceeding 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, approved patient-handling equipment and assistance from at least one additional team member should be used when available.
• Unique patient lifting and movement situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• This requirement supersedes all previous lifting requirements effective August 1, 2014.

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