Rehabilitation Aide

Genesis HealthCare System; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, OH, seeks an assistant to support therapists in inpatient and outpatient settings with patient care across a variety of diagnoses. You will help prepare treatment areas, operate equipment, and assist with transfers.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification (or within 3 months), and strong communication and multitasking skills. Some lifting and travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and explain basic information.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient care in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Prepare, maintains and cleans treatment areas after patient care.
• Assist with patient transfers to ensure safety for patients and therapists.
• Operate department equipment and assist with basic patient care tasks.
• Support clerical functions and documentations as needed.
• Complete morning assignments in EPIC (inpatient setting).
• Assist with orientation of new staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Reading/Writing

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Department: Physical Therapy

Overview of Position

Assists therapists, in an outpatient or inpatient care setting, by providing individual treatment for a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1. Completes inventory for supplies and orders as needed and stocks department appropriately.
• 2. Operates all department medical equipment including whirlpool, wound care equipment, oxygen tanks, and other physical agent modalities.
• 3. Assist with filing, copying, and other clerical functions.
• 4. Prepares, maintains, and cleans up treatment areas following patient care.
• 5. Completes orientation in home department and cross training to cover patient care in other departments as requested by manager.
• 6. Ensures wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and all other department equipment is cleaned according to hospital policy.
• 7. Assists with proper patient transfers to ensure safety for patients and therapists.
• 8. Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
• 9. Demonstrates competence in age‑specific patient care.
• 10. Performs other functions as assigned.
• 11. Completes morning physical therapy patient assignments in EPIC (inpatient setting only).
• 12. Ability to collect basic patient vital signs such as SpO2, blood pressure, and respiratory rate (inpatient setting only).
• 13. In addition to individual treatment, provides self‑care information to patients (inpatient setting only).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Current CPR, or obtain within three months of hire.
• 3. Ability to read, write, and explain or describe basic information.
• 4. Must focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 5. Good oral and written communication skills.
• 6. Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Must be capable of assisting with transfer of patients (lifting/moving minimum of 50 lbs).
• 2. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.
• 3. Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations.

About Genesis

Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not‑for‑profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region.

Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six‑county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open‑heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services.

This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community.

Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis.