Rehabilitation Services Aide

Riverview Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Carmel, IN is seeking a Rehab Aide to support therapists and athletic trainers by preparing patients, assisting during treatments, and maintaining the rehab workspace. You will perform clerical duties, manage inventory and supplies, handle communications, and help with billing documents, while upholding patient confidentiality and complying with department policies.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a Basic Life Support certification; prior

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: GED or better; High School or equivalent.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients into and out of bed and equipment as directed.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist with dressing and braces.
• Support and stabilize patients during treatments.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Disinfect equipment and keep department clean and safe.
• Take inventory, stock supplies, and handle communications.
• Assist with billing and insurance documentation as directed.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in improvement activities.

Skills

Patient assistance

Clerical duties

Confidentiality

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

GED or better

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Under supervision of a therapist or a therapist assistant, or a certified/licensed athletic trainer, perform select tasks in preparing the patient for treatments and assist in administering appropriate treatments. Prepare, clean and maintain rehab work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Perform general clerical duties including take inventory, order and stock supplies, answer telephone, take messages, and complete forms.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist patients into and out of bed, into and out of wheelchairs, on and off equipment or to walk as directed by therapists or therapist assistants. Assist patients into and out of aquatic pool using appropriate assistive equipment as needed.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Assist patients to and from vehicles and assist with getting patients into and out of vehicles.
• Assist with preparing patients for treatment, including assisting patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove assisting devices such as braces, splints, and slings.
• Support, turn, and stabilize patients during treatments, tests, and evaluations.
• Assist therapists or certified licensed athletic trainer with routine treatments.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.
• Disinfect equipment after treatment, and maintain cleanliness, neatness, and safety of equipment and department.
• Take inventory, order, and stock supplies and linen.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications in the department, relaying messages to the proper person in a timely manner.
• Handle appropriate information for billing and insurance including registration, daily charges, and patient records as directed.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code.
• Attend mandatory inservice education programs.
• Participate in performance improvement activities as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None

License/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

GED or better in Other.

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

BLS- Basic Life Support

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