Rehab Aide Per Diem- Jefferson Stratford

Rehabilitation Aide

The Rehabilitation Aide helps prepare patients and the environment for treatments and assists therapists in performing treatment under therapist's supervision, in groups or individual setting. The rehabilitation aide works in acute care, acute rehab, skilled facility, outpatient settings as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs patient care under direct supervision of a licensed therapy professional.
• Provides assistance according to departmental policies and procedures and applicable state practice guidelines.
• Transports patients to treatment area with timely arrival for therapy appointment.
• Assures that equipment and treatment areas remain clean, properly stored and ready for use according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by staff and supervisors in a timely manner to insure smooth daily operations of the department.
• Supervises exercise programs, leads group exercises, documents appropriately (attendance, fees paid), and demonstrates knowledge of the specific needs relative to the safety of the participant.
• Demonstrates familiarity with basic computer skills such as scheduling, transporter lists, billing and ability to set up new patient/administer survey.
• Communicates impressions and objective information in a clear and timely manner to therapists, supervisors, and others as directed to insure efficient coordination and optimal outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School diploma required.

AND

Experience:

0-2 years of experience, 1 year preferred

BLS, CPR certification required via American Heart Association

Salary Range

$17.00 to $20.84 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America