Rehabilitation Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Rise

Rise Neurorehab Institute is a future-forward nonprofit neurorehab organization committed to identifying and removing the barriers that prevent individuals from receiving the post-acute care they need and deserve, all while helping to regain function, reignite courage, and rekindle hope after neurological injury or illness.

Rise is building a new model of neurological care in Georgia. Opening in Sandy Springs, GA in Winter 2027, our initial multi-disciplinary outpatient facility is only the beginning. Rise is also developing a comprehensive, state-of-the-art neurorehabilitation residential facility — a multi-acre campus designed to unite rehabilitation medicine and therapies with similar-missioned community organizations in a way that has never existed in our region. This future home will offer 75+ beds for specialized residential rehabilitation, comprehensive care from rehab experts, cutting-edge technology and innovation, and community programs that provide a complete continuum of post-acute care for individuals and families throughout their recovery journey.

The people who join us now will help shape our programs, our culture, and the experience of every patient and family we serve — not just at our opening location, but as we grow toward this larger vision.

Why Join Our Team

At Rise, you'll help redefine what's possible for people living with neurological injuries. Our collaborative, mission-driven team delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care that empowers individuals to regain their independence, reconnect with their communities, and improve their quality of life. We're building a first-of-its-kind model of neurorehabilitation where innovation, compassion, education, and teamwork come together to close critical gaps in care and create a stronger path forward for patients and families. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of neurological rehabilitation.

Here's what that means for you:

• A Comprehensive Care Model — Work within an integrated, interdisciplinary team delivering whole-person, outcomes-driven rehabilitation alongside top clinical experts.
• A Culture of Excellence — Grow your expertise through advanced training, mentorship, and professional development as you build your career in post-acute rehabilitation.
• Value and Recognition — Your contributions are recognized, your voice influences decisions, and your impact is celebrated.
• An Inclusive Workplace — Thrive in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are embraced.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in the people who make exceptional outcomes possible. Our team enjoys a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance at every stage of your career, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus employer-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, plus FSA/HSA account options
• Professional development support and Operational Leadership opportunities
• Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, and parental, personal, and bereavement leave
• An employee recognition program that celebrates your contributions and impact
• Wellness and self-care resources, including access to the building’s on-site fitness center

Rehabilitation Aide

As a Rehabilitation Aide at Rise Neurorehab Institute, you’ll work directly alongside licensed physical and occupational therapists, providing hands-on support to individuals recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and other complex neurological conditions — working with both pediatric (age 8+) and adult patients. You’ll assist with patient preparation, transfers, mobility, and equipment care, helping create a safe, welcoming environment for every person who comes through our doors. This is your opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in neurorehabilitation while being part of a founding, mission-driven organization — and to help shape what compassionate care looks like in Georgia for years to come.

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

Location:

6190 Powers Ferry Rd, STE 320, Atlanta, GA 30339

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a welcoming environment for patients and families.
• Assist the supervising therapist with direct patient care activities, remaining under direct therapist supervision at all times.
• Observe patients during treatment and report any changes in condition immediately to the supervising therapist.
• Prepare patients for treatment or evaluation, assisting with transfers, positioning, and equipment setup, using safe body mechanics under direct therapist supervision.
• Transport patients safely throughout the facility using wheelchairs, gait belts, or other assistive devices as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinic and gym area, including equipment safety checks, supply inventory, and infection control practices.
• Complete assigned clerical duties and support administrative tasks as needed.
• Help orient newly hired staff and volunteers to facility procedures and daily operations.
• Support meeting and in-service preparation, and actively participate in staff meetings and center-wide initiatives.
• Supports Rise's ongoing pursuit of CARF accreditation by maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands and environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across an interdisciplinary team.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to support administrative tasks.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and eagerness to build job-related clinical support skills.
• Basic familiarity with neurological diagnoses commonly treated in neurorehabilitation, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and vestibular disorders.
• Awareness of age-specific considerations when supporting patients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Knowledge of safe body mechanics principles applicable to patient handling, transfers, and repositioning.

Physical Demands

• Frequent movement throughout the clinic, treatment areas, and gym spaces, with periods of sitting for clerical tasks.
• Ability to safely transfer and position patients under direct therapist supervision, including lifting up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to push and pull up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally, including wheelchairs and therapy equipment.
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and upper extremity movements while assisting with patient care.
• Visual acuity sufficient to observe patient movement, posture, and functional performance, and to read equipment displays.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members, and to monitor equipment and facility alerts.
• May include community-based treatment activities in outdoor or public settings, as appropriate.

Rise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Required Licensure / Certification:

• BLS certification (active within two (2) weeks of hire and maintained annually).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least one (1) year recent clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with complex neurological populations (Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke).
• Experience with pediatric populations (ages 8+).

This description reflects the general nature and scope of responsibilities associated with this role. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of every duty, task, or expectation associated with the position.

Rise Neurorehab Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.