Job Description
OrthoNebraska is focused and dedicated to the complete care and treatment of the patient. As the area's largest, most comprehensive provider of orthopaedics, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care in our clinic locations across Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. OrthoNebraska services include physical therapy, inpatient & outpatient surgery, rheumatology, non-operative pain management, emergency medicine, and imaging. Our team delivers a certain magic through a focus on an unmatched patient, provider and employee experience with a focus on high quality, cost effective care.
OrthoNebraska is currently seeking a Rehab Aide to support the Therapy Department in transporting patients, communicating observations to therapists and various duties. This Rehab Aide position is a great opportunity for those who are interested in the occupational and physical therapy healthcare. If you think this may be a fit for you, apply today!
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What you would do in this role:
* Assisting with patient treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
* Communicating to the therapist all observations relative to the patient.
* Transporting patients to required treatment areas and preparing them for treatment by the therapist.
* Cleaning all equipment, mats and other items involved in patient care after each patient use according to approved infection control guidelines.
* Disposing of all dirty linen and replenishing with appropriate amount of clean linen.
* Reporting equipment malfunctions to management or appropriate therapist and tagging inoperable equipment.
* Issuing and assembling equipment under the guidance of a licensed therapist.
* Ensuring proper storage of all equipment.
* Restocking treatment rooms/supply closet in a timely manner.
* Monitoring inventory and reorder in a timely manner.
* Assisting with scheduling patients and answering phones when appropriate.
* Complying with state and local guidelines to maintain a safe aquatic environment.
Here's what makes for an ideal candidate: