Rehab Therapy Aide

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA is hiring a part-time Rehab Aide to support the acute care therapy team. This 30-hour-per-week role assists licensed therapists with physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy while helping maintain a safe, clean environment and efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a background in exercise science or rehab-oriented patient care, a High School Diploma, and CPR/BLS certification. Benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)
• CPR/BLS Certification - AHA/ARC/ASHI (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides non-skilled patient care activities as directed by therapist or therapy assistant.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by wiping down equipment and preparing mat tables.
• Assists with patient communication regarding schedules or appointments; answers phones.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies; stocks shelves and orders supplies.
• Assists with training of new employees, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$15.60 - $20.25/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Riverside Regional Medical Center is currently hiring for part-time rehab aide to join their acute care therapy team! This position would be a great fit for those with a background in exercise science or rehab-centered patient care. This position is 30 hours per week and benefits eligible!

Overview

A Rehab Aide assists the licensed therapist in the provision of physical therapy, speech therapy, and / or occupational therapy treatments in accordance with state practice and professional guidelines. Performs duties to maintain a safe and clean environment including maintaining clean equipment and clinic space, monitoring inventories, ordering supplies and other administrative duties to support the front end staff as needed. The Rehab Aide may work in an inpatient, outpatient and/or skilled nursing/long term care setting. The Rehab Aide is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do

• Provides non-skilled patient care activities as directed by therapist or therapy assist.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment wiping down equipment, preparing mat tables for the next patient and managing soiled linens. Assures equipment is ready for use.
• Assists with patient communication regarding schedule or appointments. Assists with audits and reports. Answers the phones.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and assures equipment is ready for use. Stocks shelves, monitors inventory and orders supplies.
• Assists with new employee, student, and volunteer training.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .