Rehabilitation Aide

Rehabilitation Aide

Requisition Number: 4138
Job Title: Rehabilitation Aide
Department: UCC ANC 80S SJHC MUSCULOSKELET
Reg / Temp: Regular
Employment Type: PRN/On Call
Shift: Days
Work Schedule: M-F
Location: SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER - 1091 WEST SOUTH JORDAN PARKWAY SUITE 500
City: SOUTH JORDAN
State: UTAH

Job Description:
: As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Position Summary:

This position assists therapists in preparing the patient and therapy area for treatment. Performs routine activities as defined in the treatment plan, and provides clerical support in the daily operation of the therapy clinics. The incumbent works under the immediate supervision of the therapist to assist with specific treatment plans. The therapist directs and monitors each patient care task performed by the aide.

Essential Functions:

- Assists therapists in preparing equipment and treatment area for patient care.
- Prepares patients for treatment by transferring, positioning, dressing or removing external supports. Assists patients during ambulating to prevent injuries.
- Assists therapists with treatment procedures designed to improve the patient's functioning ability, such as sitting up, balancing, rolling, crawling and performing daily living activities.
- Assists therapists during group activities by providing structured activities for patients.
- Instructs patients in the set-up, operation, and safety of equipment used under the supervision of the therapist.
- Answers phone inquiries and direct patients to appropriate treatment area.
- Schedules and registers patients using IDX and Allegra programs.
- Prepares and maintains patient medical records.
- Tracks inventory levels and equipment inspection. Informs supervisor of items to be ordered and cost fluctuations.
- Collects and organizes data to assist in department quality improvement projects.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Ability to work independently while performing non-patient care activities such as cleaning, equipment set-up, etc. and patient related activities such as patient transport, the practice of ambulation or a personal exercise program that are not of a skilled level. These are performed under the general supervision of any therapy or nursing professional.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:
Required
- Current enrollment in a health related degree program or two years experience in a health care setting.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire.