PRN Rehab Aide
| Company | Intermountain Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Junction, CO, USA |
| Salary | $16.56 – $21.53 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within one (1) month of employment, required
- Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
- Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
- See and read computer monitors and documents.
- Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
- May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy patient treatment programs or portions thereof planned and delegated by a licensed Therapist.
- Assist the Therapist in performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
- Carry out actual treatment procedures including exercise programs and the application of heat, cold light, whirlpool, sound, and massage modalities while observing established procedures and safety precautions.
- Train patient in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
- Apply and care for braces, prosthesis, and other assistive devices recommended for and used by patients during therapy activities.
- Maintain, operate and care for therapy equipment.
- Complete all required documentation in a thorough and timely fashion.
- Educate family and patients regarding ability/disability and treatment programs and goals.
- Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings. Participates in continuing education program to ensure appropriate units are attained for maintenance of state license.
- Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training in a medical field, such as Therapy Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or other equivalent training, preferred
- At least one (1) year of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility or department, preferred