Rehab Aide

Assist with patient-related activities, including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act. In this role, you will assist our therapists in carrying out our rehabilitation procedures and play an integral role in supporting our center operations.

Overview:

Position: Rehab Aide

Location: O'Fallon, IL 

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Schedule:M-F 8:00A- 4:30P
Compensation: $18-21/hour, increases based on experience. 

 

Are you passionate about helping patients on their rehabilitation journey? Do you enjoy working in an outpatient physical therapy setting? Come join our team as a rehab aide! In this role, you will assist our therapists in carrying out our rehabilitation procedures and play an integral role in supporting our center operations.

 

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

*Generous benefits package including:

• Company matching 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off + Paid Sick Time with carry over
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Excellent Orientation Program

Responsibilities:

• Rehab Aide performs patient-related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:

  • Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs, and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
  • Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
  • Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
  • Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.
  • Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
  • Assists therapist with other patient-related treatment activities as appropriate and provides equipment.
  • Assist with patient-related activities, including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act.
  • Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program required
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to  start date.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification
• First aid certification
• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center

 

Additional Data:

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans