Rehabilitation Aide

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is seeking a full-time Rehab Aide in the Rehabilitation Department to provide administrative, operational, and non-clinical patient support, contributing to smooth rehabilitation services. The role requires a CNA certification in Illinois, a high school diploma, CPR certification or willingness to obtain it, and strong communication and organizational skills.

The wage range is $15.61–$22.48 per hour, with primary responsibilities in PT, OT, SLP, and Cardiac

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record and scheduling systems.
• Previous healthcare, rehabilitation, patient transport, or medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and register patients arriving for PT, OT, SLP, and Cardiac Rehabilitation evaluations.
• Schedule future patient appointments and communicate scheduling changes and arrivals to rehabilitation staff.
• Transport patients to the Rehabilitation Department, including two-person transport when appropriately trained and directed.
• Answer the Rehabilitation Department phone and assist with patient questions.
• Assist with physician orders, scanning, patient paperwork, and maintaining accurate department records.
• Prepare therapy areas and assist rehabilitation staff with non-clinical patient support activities.
• Clean and disinfect treatment tables, equipment, and commonly touched surfaces.
• Monitor and restock department supplies.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for group therapy activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized rehabilitation environment.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Learn EHR/scheduling systems

Previous healthcare/rehabilitation/med

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Illinois

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record and scheduling systems
• Previous healthcare, rehabilitation, patient transport, or medical office experience preferred

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period

Department: Rehabilitation/PT, OT, & ST

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Illinois
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record and scheduling systems
• Previous healthcare, rehabilitation, patient transport, or medical office experience preferred

Description

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is seeking a full-time Rehab Aide to join our Rehabilitation Department. This position provides important administrative, operational, and non-clinical patient support to help keep our rehabilitation services running smoothly.

Wage Range: $15.61 - $22.48 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and register patients arriving for PT, OT, SLP, and Cardiac Rehabilitation evaluations
• Schedule future patient appointments and communicate scheduling changes and arrivals to rehabilitation staff
• Transport patients to the Rehabilitation Department, including two-person transport when appropriately trained and directed
• Answer the Rehabilitation Department phone and assist with patient questions
• Assist with physician orders, scanning, patient paperwork, and maintaining accurate department records
• Prepare therapy areas and assist rehabilitation staff with non-clinical patient support activities
• Clean and disinfect treatment tables, equipment, and commonly touched surfaces
• Monitor and restock department supplies
• Assist with setup and cleanup for group therapy activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized rehabilitation environment
• Follow HIPAA, infection-prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies and procedures