Rehabilitation Assistant (inpatient)

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Rehabilitation Assistant (inpatient)

An exciting opportunity awaits you at MSK. We are looking for a unique individual to join our dynamic team of Rehabilitation Assistants. We invite you to apply if you are passionate about working in a collaborative environment to assist with patient care.
 
Role Overview:

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational or Physical Therapist, you will perform specific technical activities essential to patient mobilization along with:

• Work with other Rehabilitation Assistants within the service and assist in patient care as directed by a licensed Occupational or Physical Therapist within Memorial Hospital
• Take on various housekeeping, clerical, and maintenance tasks critical to smooth operations of the rehabilitation service
• Escort and assist patients before, during, and after Occupational/Physical Therapy treatment sessions
• Maintain an adequate level of supplies to meet patient care needs
• Maintain records per Rehabilitation Service guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and contribute to the upkeep of the service work area
• Provide minor maintenance to rehabilitation equipment, monitor equipment for signs of wear and tear, and manage durable medical equipment levels
• Operate rehabilitation equipment, obtain vital signs, and transfer and guard patients under therapy supervision
• Manage durable medical equipment, maintain adequate supplies and provide support in service projects

Key Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 experience in direct care responsibility in an acute hospital setting, rehabilitation facility, or nursing home preferred

Core Skills:

• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Good organizational skills
• Mechanically oriented
• Team oriented

Additional Information:

• Location: Main Hospital, 1275 York Ave, in Manhattan, NY.
• Schedule: Hours vary between 6am-7:30pm, including weekends (subject to change)
• Reporting to the Supervisor, Physical Therapy

Please include a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Pay Range: $21.95-$28.16/hr.

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Learn more about Rehab at MSK: Our exceptional team of rehabilitation experts includes physiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and rehabilitation assistants who collaborate in a multi-disciplinary approach to improve our patients’ well-being through their continuum of care. Our Rehabilitation Service has extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of cancer rehabilitation and has been recognized both nationally and internationally.

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