Rehabilitation Aide - East Meadow

NYU Langone Health; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in East Meadow, NY is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to join the Allied Health — Rehabilitation Therapy team. Under the supervision of a therapist, you will assist with direct patient care at bedside and in the department, contributing to patient-focused care.

You will help with patient setup, maintain department cleanliness, and support safety and equipment checks, while growing in a team-oriented, education-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist with limited direct patient care duties related to Physical and/or Occupational Therapy as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain department cleanliness and adequate levels of supplies.
• Promote patient safety through proper body mechanics and equipment checks.
• Assist the supervising therapist with patient setup and preparation for treatment.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Allied Health --> Rehabilitation Therapy

ID: 1166352_RR00123165

Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , X , YouTube and Instagram .

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Rehabilitation Aide - East Meadow. In this role, the successful candidate Works as part of a team, and under the direction of a supervising therapist, to assist the professional staff at bedside or in the department in providing direct patient care that meets departmental patient care objectives and needs. Maintains the department and equipment in a clean and orderly state.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with executing limited direct patient care duties related to Physical andor Occupational Therapy as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the department and adequate levels of departmental supplies.
• Promotes and maintains patient safety via appropriate and safe guarding techniques, proper body mechanics, and equipment inspection.
• Assists the supervising therapist with patient set up and preparation for treatment.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School or GED. Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association. 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $52,386.59 - $52,386.60 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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