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Rehabilitation Assistant
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
(L002)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, 20010Posted Today
Full-Time
Job Description
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED HS diploma, GED or equivalent (Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in Physical Therapy or rehabilitation services and a desire to gain hands-on experience supporting licensed therapists.
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Support
- Provide assistance to the physical and occupational therapists during group therapy including psychosomatic exercise program and CF exercise group.
- Provide crutch walking practice under the supervision of a PT.
- Provide whirlpool under the supervision of a PT.
- Assist with the fabrication of adaptive equipment and splints including casts, DAFOs, aquaplast splints and face masks.
- Transport patients to therapy department in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.
Operational Support
- Prepare treatment areas for patient care by cleaning mats, set up equipment and filling whirlpools.
- Clean all equipment and hydrotherapy tanks after patient usage per department policy.
- Maintain established levels of supplies including linens, crutches and small medical supplies.
- Maintain adequate supply of PT/OT billing slips.
- Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies, ordering replacements, when necessary.
Documentation
- Write progress notes on patients under the supervision of therapists and obtain all appropriate co-signatures.
- Follow all departmental documentation policies under the directions of a therapist.
Administrative
- Complete paycard, patient schedule and billing in an accurate and timely manner.
- Complete all assignments and provide appropriate departmental operational input as requested.
Safety/Risk Management
- Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a manner conducive to efficiency and safety.
- Adhere to all safety and isolation patient care policies.