Rehabilitation Aide, Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000186698

Category: Physical Therapy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Rahway

Department: Physical Therapy

Location:

RWJUH Rahway Hospital, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Overview:

The Rehabilitation Aide prepares the treatment area and assists patients in preparation for and during treatment sessions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. The Rehabilitation Aide maintains patient safety, transporting patients safely, with their medical records, equipment or devices as needed, to and from the parking lot or lobby.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• English fluency and possess good written and oral communication skills
• Basic math and typing
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8-4:30pm
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Prepare patient areas and assist therapist with treatment
• Transfer or assist to transfer patients to wheelchair or treatment table maintaining weight-bearing status and/or other patient safety precautions
• Maintain the general cleanliness of all rehabilitation equipment, storage areas and designated environmental surfaces
• Complete environmental testing and logs per policy or standards
• Inventory medical/surgical supplies per established schedules and place orders for new inventory
• Stock/shelve supplies and linen in designated storage treatment areas
• Perform a variety of clerical duties related to patient care and department administration
• Attend the reception area in the absence of the rehabilitation secretary or administrative assistant
• Accurately perform a variety of clerical duties related to patient care and department administration that may include but are not limited to: scheduling, registration, billing reconciliation, data entry, insurance verification and securing signatures on Plans of Care

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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