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

Washington Health; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Health in Fremont, CA is seeking an Rehab Therapy Aide to support therapists in patient care, prep patients for treatment, and assist with safe practice activities. Shift will include PM hours to meet department demand.

Requirements include a minimum AA degree, BLS certification, and 2 years of rehab experience; Bachelor's degree is preferred. Outpatient rehab admin experience and strong communication are desired as well as comfort with various rehab populations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapists with patient care and preparation for treatment.
• Support safe practice activities under therapists' direction.
• Handle related rehab therapy duties including coordinating with care teams.

Skills

Outpatient rehab admin

Communication

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Patient care

Documentation

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.