What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Aide position at Tufts Medicine?
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Lowell General Hospital's Rehab Service team is looking for a Rehab Aide to support their dynamic team! Come work alongside a group of dedicated professionals, supportive management, and opportunity for professional development.
Hours:
Tues/Thurs 330p-8p.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for performing a variety of duties in support of the Rehabilitation Department.
- Demonstrates the ability to set up and clean the treatment areas, empty laundry, and maintain equipment and temperature logs.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply hot and cold packs to patients as directed.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist therapists with mobility training, transfers, gait training, and exercise programs for patients.
- Demonstrates the ability to schedule patient appointments, check insurance eligibility, assist with treatment authorization process, and communicate with insurance companies as appropriate.
- Demonstrates the ability to check daily outpatient charges, set up new patient folders, discharge outpatient records, pick up/drop off charts to Medical Records as requested, filing monthly Kardex cards, check department stock of exercise programs for patient teaching/home programs and making copies as needed.
- Demonstrates the ability to Check/order/refill department supplies, deliver & pick up mail, answer telephones for Rehab Department, take and relay messages, handle routine inquiries, fax appropriate documents, and assist with performing PT and/or OT Department inventories biannually.
EDUCATION:
- HIgh School Diploma or GED
- Outpatient PT/ Rehab Aide. Must have some healthcare experience, or student in PT, Exercise Science.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-campus parking
About Lowell General Hospital:
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
About Tufts Medicine:
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.