Rehab Assistant Adult Physical Therapy/Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs treatments/activities under the direction of a licensed therapist and/or licensed therapy assistant that supports the operations of the rehabilitation department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current BLS issued by American Heart Association.

SKILLS:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in healthcare preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Director, Rehabilitation Services

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients and hazardous chemicals. Subject to stressful professional relationships and situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good physical condition. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking. Lifts, positions, and transfers patients and manipulates occupied equipment. Lifts supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs.