POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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  Assists with resident treatments assigned by the licensed therapist. (Only unskilled and non-billable assistance can be provided.)
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  Prepares residents for treatment as instructed by supervising therapist.
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  Reports changes in tolerance or medical status prior to each treatment to the supervising therapist.
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  Transports residents to and from the Rehabilitation Department for scheduled treatments in a timely and safe manner as requested.
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  Assists with and participates in quality assurance programs as required.
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  Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
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  Follows management direction.
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  Performs the operation of rehabilitation equipment for which training has been received and competency demonstrated.
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  Communicates orally or in writing with clarity and accuracy.
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  Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
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  Performs department secretarial functions as directed.
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  Maintains appropriate relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
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  Confers formally or informally with other team members in coordinating the administrative functions of patient care.
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  Attends required meetings and in-services.
• Assists with computerized billing, billing documentation processes and clinical documentation processes as requested.
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  Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of services.
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  Submits accurate payroll and productivity information to regional office.
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  Maintains department in neat, clean, orderly and safe manner.
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    Cleaning of gym equipment daily and durable medical equipment as needed.
  • Reporting to the supervising therapist any needs for repair.
  • Assisting in inventory of equipment and supplies.
  • Other maintenance duties as requested.
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  Assists with setting up treatment areas by:
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    Distributing linen to appropriate areas.
  • Preparing treatment mats and beds.
  • Organizing equipment and materials within treatment areas.
  • Preparing the hydrotherapy area for treatment.
  • Other preparation as requested.
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  Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
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  Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule, maintaining work efficiency during assigned shift.
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  Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
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  Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company standards.
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  Assists in orienting new rehabilitation technicians to company and facility policies and procedures.
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  Works cooperatively in group situations.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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  Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or currently enrolled in a therapy program (e.g., PTA school or COTA school) or as qualified by state statutes regulating PT, OT and ST aides.
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  High school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) or as required by state statutes.
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  Ability to understand instruction and execute assigned tasks.
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  Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve problems and work with a variety or variables and to interpret instruction presented in various formats.
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  Proficient in various software applications including MS Windows, word processing and spreadsheet programs.
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  Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing with al levels of management and staff.
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  Regular attendance.