Rehab Therapy Aide Lead - 40hrs/Day Shift

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is looking for a dedicated Rehab Therapy Aide at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Hadley, MA. The role involves supporting therapists with patient care while ensuring a safe and clean environment for rehabilitation services. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in business or health-related field required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• BLS certification and a current driver's license are needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean treatment areas for patient care.
• Assist therapists with patient care and monitor exercises.
• Manage department supplies and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Rehab Therapy Aide - 40hrs/Day Shift

Apply remote type Onsite locations Hadley-MA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id RQ4022813 Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties

Job Summary

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Rehabilitation Therapy Aide is responsible for the safety, housekeeping, maintenance, infection control, and supplies and equipment needs of the department and provides backup coverage for the secretarial/reception area. The Rehab Therapy Aide also assists therapists to support patient care as needed.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Skill and knowledge typically acquired through the completion of an Associate’s Degree with a focus in business or health related field
• Experience working in a health care setting such as a physician or therapy office preferred
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills and excellent customer service skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency in using computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Current driver’s license required
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare, set up and clean patient care areas in all rehabilitation services specialties. Duties include:

• Tidy and clean treatment areas and linens prior to patient’s arrival
• Escort patients to treatment areas
• Provide proper garments for patients
• Responsible for acquiring equipment, assembly and set up for treatment and the notification of the therapist.

Assist inpatient and outpatient therapy staff in patient care as needed, directed, and supervised including:

• Monitor and / or facilitate exercise as instructed by therapist or licensed assistant
• Assist in ambulation or transfers as instructed
• Obtain equipment or supplies as instructed
• Assist therapists or licensed assistants in provision of therapy
• Assist in ambulating or transferring patients as directed by therapists

Ensure the safety, housekeeping, maintenance, supplies, and equipment needs of the department, to include:

• Distribute linens and dispose of laundry
• Tidy booth, gym, and overall department to eliminate clutter
• Request repairs in a timely fashion
• Stock all medical and non-medical supplies and maintain inventory
• Submit requisitions, based on inventory needs, to Assistant Director for approval and processing of items supplied by outside vendors and place orders directly with select vendors (i.e. WB Mason)
• Submit orders to storeroom for stocked items
• Clean patient care equipment as directed (splint pans, hydro units, paraffin, etc.)
• Conduct temperature checks of equipment
• Schedule biomedical equipment and crash cart/AED checkup dates
• Ensure OSHA guidelines adherence
• Monitor consignment closet supplies and orders

Assist in miscellaneous operational back-up and secretarial/receptionist tasks as delegated and assigned including filing, phoning patients for reminders, sorting mail, collating statistics, compiling census updates, and typing.

Track and report daily inpatient census.

Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.

Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

Attend meetings as required.

Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

380 Russell Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.