Rehabilitation Aide

Hamilton Memorial Hospital; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is seeking a full-time Rehab Aide to support administrative, operational, and non-clinical tasks in the Rehabilitation Department. The role helps keep therapies running smoothly and delivers essential front-line support to patients and staff.

The Wage Range is $15.61 - $22.48 per hour. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification or willingness to obtain it, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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

Basic computer skills

EHR scheduling systems

Healthcare experience preferred

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

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

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