Northside Gwinnett Rehabilitation Aide

Overview:

Position: Northside Gwinnett Rehabilitation Aide

Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part time

Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. We began our partnership with Northside Gwinnett in 2013 to provide therapy services throughout the Northside Gwinnett system. ITC is searching for a Rehabilitation Aide that is passionate about patient recovery in a teamwork environment. As a rehabilitation aide, you will play a crucial role in supporting the rehabilitation team in providing care to patients across various settings such as outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities and acute care hospitals.  Your assistance will contribute to enhancing the quality of life and functional independence of individuals undergoing rehabilitation.  Customer service is an important piece of working as a Rehab Aide.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and flexible schedules

• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Team-focused approach as there is interdisciplinary collaboration as well as active communication with many healthcare providers
• Experience for grad school applications

We Are Seeking:

Rehabilitation Aide  with a strong drive to learn and grow while helping improve patient’s quality of life.

• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is helpful
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• 18 years old or older

• Valid state license
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with exercises and activities to improve mobility and strength
• Help maintain a clean and organized therapy environment
• Transport patients within the facility for therapy sessions

Technical Competencies:

• Use of intranet, Microsoft Outlook, Current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office Products, therapy related equipment, software and patient education resources.
• Daily operation and basic maintenance of office equipment and machines such as phone system, fax, copier, etc.

Management Rights:  Nothing in this position description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign competencies, duties and/or responsibilities to this job at any time

Physical/Mental/Cognitive/Requirements of Position:

The physical, mental, and cognitive requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential competencies/functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies/functions.

1. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, machines and tools. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to forty (40) pounds of force occasionally and/or up to twenty (20) pounds frequently. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 100 to 150 pounds with assistance. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for physically active work.

1. Mental Requirements: Knowledge of all phases of the patient care process. Must demonstrate clinical competency in the practice of patient care and treatment, as well as qualities of leadership and sound judgment. Skilled in the art of human relations, problem solving, interviewing, counseling and discipline and conflict resolution; high level of stress. Capable of facilitating learning of others and able to express oneself effectively before groups. Demonstrates good role model qualities; ability to effectively interpret, implement and support approved hospital policies, regulations, philosophy and objectives. Requires flexibility, creativity and ability to solve problems. Is self-directed in maintaining and improving own competence in clinical skills as well as cognitive aspects of practice, theory and current research.

1. Environmental Demands: Physical surroundings are pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards.

1. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

1. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

1. Intelligence: Requires the ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

1. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.

1. Numeric Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight.

1. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, visually with office equipment and recording devices.

1. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hand and eyes in using machines, equipment and tools.

1. Manual Dexterity: Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

1. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades.

1. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than giving or receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

1. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear; (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear or other devices)