Rehabilitation Aide

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District in McLeansboro, IL, is seeking a full-time Rehab Aide to provide essential administrative, operational, and non-clinical patient support within the Rehabilitation Department.

You will welcome and register patients for PT/OT/SLP and Cardiac Rehab evaluations, coordinate schedules, transport patients, answer calls, assist with orders and records, and maintain a clean, safe environment in compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Requires current 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.

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

CNA certification

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period

Department: Rehabilitation/PT, OT, & ST

Position Posted On: 08/21/2026

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

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