Rehabilitation Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy - Per Diem 8hr, Variable Shifts

Washington Hospital Healthcare System; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospital Healthcare System seeks an Rehab Aide to support therapists, preparing patients for treatment and assisting with safe practice activities as directed. PM shift hours are required to meet department patient care demands.

The ideal candidate holds at least an AA degree, BLS certification, and 2 years of rehab care experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience with various rehab populations and administrative tasks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Outpatient rehab clinic admin experience including calls, insurance communications, scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapists with patient care and prepare patients for treatment.

Skills

Outpatient rehab admin

Phone communications

Insurance coordination

Scheduling

Situation analysis

Clear communication (spoken/written)

Feedback receptiveness

Emotional maturity

Growth mindset

Education

AA degree

Bachelor’s degree desired

Job description

Salary Range: $33.28 - 43.78 plus Per Diem differential

Summary of Duties: Assist Therapists with patient care (i.e. preparation of patients for treatment, assist patient in safe practice activities as directed by the therapists). Other related Rehab Therapy duties in all disciplines. Work hours will include PM shift hours, due to department patient care demands.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum AA degree from a junior college
• Bachelor's degree desired

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association required.

Experience Requirements:

• 2 years of patient care experience in Rehab setting; one to five years patient care experience in an acute care setting desired.

Special Skills or Abilities:

• Outpatient rehab clinic administrative experience including phone calls, communication with insurance providers, scheduling
• Work experience with the following populations desired
  • Neuro (OP, Traumatic brain injury, post-concussion)
  • Orthopedic
  • Trauma
  • Critical Care
  • Lymphedema
• Experience and use of exercise equipment.
• Practice of universal precautions in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to analyze constantly changing situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to express oneself clearly in speaking and in writing.
• Ability to accept feedback and constructive coaching
• Emotional maturity, personal and professional integrity, and interest in growth and learning.