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We are seeking a Rehab Aide to join our Physical Therapy team at Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency. This full-time role involves assisting, transporting, and preparing therapy patients under the supervision of therapists (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist). Responsibilities include transporting patients, assisting with procedures, maintaining the treatment area, and performing clerical duties.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs and standing support
- Assists therapists with preparing patients for procedures
- Secures patient onto therapy equipment
- Assists therapists with treatments, exercises and functional activities under direct supervision
- Prepares, cleans and maintains work area and disinfects equipment after treatment
- Performs inventory and stocking of supplies and equipment
- Performs clerical duties: processing inpatient orders, cancelling appointments, simple patient check-ins, answering phones, performing call-backs, retrieving voice messages
Qualifications
Required
- A minimum of 2 years post high school education in a pre-Physical Therapy or pre-Occupational Therapy science based curriculum
- OR current student enrollment in an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or related healthcare rehabilitation program
- OR possession of a nursing assistant certificate
- OR one year experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which must be in one facility)
Preferred
- Previous experience as a nursing or Physical Therapy aide
- Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record software
Full Job Description
*_SUMMARY:_*
We are currently seeking a *Rehab Aide *to join our Physical Therapy team. This full time role will work days (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM).
*Purpose of this position:*Under close supervision of therapists (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist), performs work in a service position to assist, transport and prepare therapy patients for procedures. Maintains treatment area.
*_RESPONSIBILITIES:_*
* Transports patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs and standing support
* Assists therapists with preparing patients for procedures
* Secures patient onto therapy equipment
* Assists therapists with treatments, exercises and functional activities under direct supervision
* Prepares, cleans and maintains work area and disinfects equipment after treatment
* Performs inventory and stocking of supplies and equipment
* Performs clerical duties:
o Processing inpatient orders
o Cancelling appointments
o Simple patient check-ins
o Answering phones, performing call-backs, retrieving voice messages
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
*/Minimum Qualifications:/*
* A minimum of 2 years post high school education in a pre-Physical Therapy or pre-Occupational Therapy science basedcurriculum
-OR-
* Current student enrollment in an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or related healthcare rehabilitation program
-OR-
* Possession of a nursing assistant certificate
-OR-
* One year experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which mush have been in one facility).
*/Preferred Qualifications:/*
* Previous experience as a nursing or Physical Therapy aide
* Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record software
*/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/*
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Ability to lift and position patients
* Ability to work flexible shifts
**Title:** *Rehab Aide - Physical Therapy*
**Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*
**Requisition ID:** *241497*