Rehabilitation Aide

Ohio State University; Westerville, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center invites applications for a Rehabilitation Aide in the Outpatient Rehabilitation program at OCNA in Westerville, OH. Under supervision, you assist therapists in patient treatment and help maintain clinic flow, safety, and cleanliness.

You will support cross-coverage across locations as needed. The role is full-time with day shifts; the ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, strong communication and customer service skills, and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Within 6 months of hire obtain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff physical/occupational therapists in treatment of assigned patients.
• Help with department operation, cleanliness, equipment monitoring and patient transportation.
• Provide cross-coverage across locations as needed in the Rehabilitation division.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Independence

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Rehabilitation Aide## Department:Ambulatory Services | Outpatient Rehabilitation at OCNAThe Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Director of Ambulatory Rehabilitation therapy aide is a team member responsible for assisting staff physical/occupational therapists in their treatment of assigned patients. All patient care duties performed require supervision by a therapist. The therapy aide is a member of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation department and is an important assistive component of the interdisciplinary medical team that strives to return the patient to his/her highest level of functional independence. The therapy aide assists in treatment of patients on assigned rotations, in addition to providing cross coverage of the Rehabilitation division's other locations/sites (Acute, Dodd Acute Inpatient, Outpatient Clinics), as need dictates. Duties relating to routine operation of the rehabilitation department, including department cleanliness, monitoring of equipment and supply inventories, maintenance and patient transportation may also be responsibilities of the aide. This position works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager. **Minimum Qualifications** High School graduate or equivalent. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.Per Civil Service Requirements. Within 6 months of hire obtains American Heart Association Friends and Family emergency recognition or BLS certification.Meets mandatory education and health requirements. Demonstrates competency in technical skills, interpersonal/interdepartmental relations, and cognitive skills to meet essential job functions. Maintains BLS.* Communication and reliability* Customer service experience - in person)* Attention to detail, since the role involves many compliance-related tasks.* Ability to bounce between different tasks and work with a large team ## Additional Information:**Position Location:** Outpatient Care New Albany at 6100 N. Hamilton Rd, Westerville OH 43081. This is a large, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic that routinely sees 150-200 patients per day. **Position Hours:** Full-time **Monday through Thursday 12:30p-7p, Friday 11:30a-6p.** Opportunity to increase to 40 hours based on clinic needs. **Compensation:** This position is an entry level position. **Skills:** Excellent ability to work and communicate with patients, visitors, and members of the multidisciplinary team; excellent initiation and ability to complete tasks independently; proactive and attentive to maintaining a welcoming and safe clinic environment. ## Location:Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:30## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***