Rehab Therapy Aide

Description

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The Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center in Hillsborough, NC is accepting applications for Rehab Therapy Aide position.This individual will offer non-skilled mobilization and activity assistance to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist within the adult acute care settings. TheRehab Services Aidewill work closely with an interprofessional team in a large volume, fast-paced acute care environment. Candidatesmust have excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

The selected candidate will workMonday-Friday with occasional weekend and holiday coverage. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for an entry-level position who are pursuing a career in healthcare.

Summary:
Assists therapists in implementing patient care programs and assists patients in therapy activities, maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others.
2. Prepares patients and area for treatments.
3. Assist therapists in implementing patient care programs.
4. Assists patients on or off therapy equipment.
5. Transports patients to and from treatment area.
6. Cleans work area and equipment after treatment.
7. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team.
8. Completes competencies as assigned.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Professional Experience Requirements:
* One month related experience and/or training desired.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough

Organization Unit: Rehab Mobility Team

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$18.48 - $25.89 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.