Rehab Aid

PACS•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

To aid in providing set up of treatment and support services for nursing and rehab under the direct supervision of licensed therapist and Director of Rehab Contributes to the overall positive image of the organization. Ensures that all required documentation and required forms are appropriately completed included in patient charts. Audits as instructed by supervisors in preparation for ADR’s. Performs daily audits on the documentation of the therapist to ensure orders, technical aspects of the charting are accurate.

Requirements

High School graduate.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Assists with and performs set up as assigned for physical and occupational therapy treatments.
demonstration knowledge of treatment goals and precautions in order to assist with or set up patients.
Follow all safety and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
Frequent cleaning and organization of the gyms for infection control and to maintain order and a clean work environment.
Communicates with facility staff.
Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
Confers with therapists to establish treatment schedules.
Transports, transfers and facilitates patient care as directed by therapist.
Prepares patient equipment and supplies for treatment.
Runjing outside errands for the rehab department, such as picking up food for rehab celebrations, obtaining supplies as needed for the rehab department.
Ordering rehab supplies and connection with Central Services and the reception departments
Accurately completes logs and other forms required to receive and bill services provided.
Communicates with healthcare personnel, as directed by therapist prior to treatments to ensure safe and appropriate provision of care.
Direct clinical questions to supervising Therapist; in the instance of an unusual occurrence report to therapist or supervisor.
Uses judgment to ensure patient safety at all times, including safe use of equipment and gait belts, and infection control/isolation techniques.
Provide facilities with records as requested.
Ensures that an adequate supply of office and clinical equipment is maintained.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and cooperative behavior with other members of the rehab team to achieve maximum operational effectiveness.
Uses sound judgement and appropriate concern for safety of patients, self and others.
Attends team meetings and rehab training programs as directed by supervisor.
Participates and conducts in-services, exercise and other community related programs.
Maintains company, patient and client confidentiality.
Adheres to company dress code for assigned facilities and work environment.