Rehab Therapy Aide

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $15.60 - $20.25/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Riverside Regional Medical Center is currently hiring for part-time rehab aide to join their acute care therapy team! This position would be a great fit for those with a background in exercise science or rehab-centered patient care. This position is 30 hours per week and benefits eligible!

Responsibilities

• A Rehab Aide assists the licensed therapist in the provision of physical therapy, speech therapy, and / or occupational therapy treatments in accordance with state practice and professional guidelines.
• Performs duties to maintain a safe and clean environment including maintaining clean equipment and clinic space, monitoring inventories, ordering supplies and other administrative duties to support the front end staff as needed.
• The Rehab Aide may work in an inpatient, outpatient and/or skilled nursing/long term care setting.
• The Rehab Aide is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
• What you will do Provides non-skilled patient care activities as directed by therapist or therapy assist.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment wiping down equipment, preparing mat tables for the next patient and managing soiled linens.
• Assures equipment is ready for use.
• Assists with patient communication regarding schedule or appointments.
• Assists with audits and reports.
• Answers the phones.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and assures equipment is ready for use.
• Stocks shelves, monitors inventory and orders supplies.
• Assists with new employee, student, and volunteer training.

Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year
• Healthcare experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .