Rehab Aide - Oak Park (South), IL

Overview:

Greater Purpose and Core Values

Athletico empowers people, inspires hope and transforms lives. This is accomplished through

demonstrating our core values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focus,

accountability, continuous innovation and trust & integrity.



 



Position Summary:



The Rehabilitation Aide will assist the Office Coordinator and clinician by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the clinicians during treatment.  These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements. 



Responsibilities:

 



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



Prepares patients for  treatments, assist during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment



Assists patient to put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints and slings, before and after treatments



Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff



Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc.



Cleans work are and equipment after treatment



May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment



Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets



Maintaining restrooms and other areas such as windows as needed. Restocks with paper towels, tissue paper, soap and supplies



Assists office coordinator with answering phones and scheduling appointments



Assist office coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic



Files paper work and charts as needed



 



Qualifications:

Education and Experience:



Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred



High school graduate and or intern preferred



Demonstrate interest in the rehabilitation field



Energetic and a team player



Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients



Complete tasks thoroughly



Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred



 



Essential Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  



Patient/Client Satisfaction:  Providing care/service that exceeds expectations



Language Skills:



 



Strong communication and presentation skills-written and verbal.



Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production.



Attention to detail and time management skills are required.



 The demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.



Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear



Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to:  remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)



Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms



Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds 



Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)



 



Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  



Internal office



The noise level in the work environment is usually low



 



 



Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.