Rehab Aide - Physical Therapy Cape Road - (PD)

Physical Therapy Aide

Under the general supervision, assists staff members in the delivery of rehabilitation services via clinical, secretarial, and / or housekeeping support within the guidelines established by the Board of Allied Health Professions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Clinical duties performed under the specific direction of the registered therapists or assistants as assigned.

I. Major Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of a licensed Therapist and / or Therapist Assistant performs selected patient treatment activities.
• Assists therapists with transfers, ambulation, completion of exercises and hot and cold treatments.
• Completes clerical tasks to include but not limited to answering the phones, registering patients, scheduling patients for both initial and follow up appointments, collecting copayments, and completing insurance verification.
• Prepares, maintains, and cleans treatment areas, consistent with departmental protocols.
• Orders supplies and monitors inventory of supplies.
• Participates in peer reviews as assigned by Rehab Manager.

II. Position Qualifications :

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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