Rehabilitation Aide - Rehabilitation Services Administration

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.25 to $25.87 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).

Why Join Our Team?

Are you going to school or have an interest in becoming a Physical or Occupational Therapist? We have the perfect entry-level position for you! As a rehabilitation aide you will provide patient care and clerical support for our clinical staff. With hands-on patient interaction, you will learn practical rehabilitation skills to strengthen your resume.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

• Prepares treatment areas and assembles materials for patient care by ensuring cleanliness and safety.

• Preparation of the patient for therapy in a manner that preserves confidentiality and safety.

• Maintain and clean therapy and exercise equipment, chairs, mats, counter, toys, etc according to outlined procedures and in a manner that maximizes infection control.

• Maintain supply and equipment inventory, laundry, patient education materials.

• Transportation of patients with or without special equipment.

• Assist therapist with direct and indirect patient care activities such as monitoring patients during self-directed activities, scoring diagnostic tests, assembling communication boards, assisting with difficult to treat patients.

• Assist with clerical activities as needed to support patient care.

• Fully understands and can communicate proper use of all fitness equipment.

• Provides oversight for Wellness Center to assure patient safety as needed.

• Answers and support reception staffing by answering phones, scheduling and arriving patients, and filing or scanning.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education/Accredited Programs: High School diploma or GED required

• Skills/Abilities:

  • Demonstrates a passion for the profession and seeks opportunities to improve skills/abilities

  • Accepts and is open minded to new approaches and changes

  • Ability to promote and work in a team setting

  • Possess strong skills in computers & problem solving