Rehab Therapy Aide

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• Assists therapists in providing treatment with a wide variety of illnesses and disabilities to help patients achieve a maximum level of independence. Performs assigned tasks in areas of direct and non-direct patient care. All patient care responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or therapist assistant.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Knowledge in medical terminology required.
• Ability to comprehend, speak and write the English language. Knowledge in medical terminology required.
• Education and Training:
• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and other health care providers required.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple job tasks on a daily basis to meet the needs of the department required.
• Knowledge of PC's preferred.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• N/A
• Other Requirements:
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prostheses that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.