Rehabilitation Aide
Description
Wage Range: $17.77 - $28.44 per hour
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
Who We Are
EvergreenHealth’s Acute Care/Inpatient Rehabilitation department is comprised of a dynamic interdisciplinary team serving adult/geriatric patients and their families on the Greater Eastside since 1979. We employ licensed Physical and Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Rehabilitation Aides.
Our Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) located within EvergreenHealth Medical Center hosts a 14-bed inpatient unit with a focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders.
Job Summary
Responsible for provision and administration of specific physical/occupational therapy treatments only under the direct supervision of the staff physical/occupational therapist. As directed and supervised by the staff therapist, assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Primary Duties:
- Provides specific treatment only as directed by the staff physical/occupational therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
- Maintains patient medical record forms, evaluations, educational handout distribution material, assists in record keeping of patient files, invoicing, claims billing.
- Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities and performs general clerical duties, assists with posting of patient charges and scheduling.
- Performs other duties as assigned
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must utilize one or more Cerner applications to deliver and track patient care.
- Ability to satisfactorily complete Rehabilitation Aide Competency Evaluation and job training.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
In addition to a market comparable compensation and benefits package we offer:
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee discounts and perks on goods and services through TicketsAtWork (i.e., sporting events, hotel stays, movies, restaurants)
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Technology Discounts
- Transportation Cash Incentive Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Baby Steps Maternity Program through FirstChoice Health
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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