Rehabilitation Aide - OT

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Starting pay rate $20 per hour


Massachusetts General Occupational Therapy Department is seeking a full time OT aide for the inpatient department. Responsibilities include ordering and maintain supplies and other admin tasks, assisting with patient care under the direct supervision of a therapists, and maintaining the department infection control/ cleaning procedures.
The inpatient department provides clinical care on all units in the hospital including orthopedic, pediatric, neurology, burns, mental health, medicine, cardiac, oncology and all the ICU’s.
This candidate must have good communication skills, be well organized and someone that can initiate one own self. This position is excellent for anyone interested in perusing occupational therapy or any allied health care job. It provides you with great patient experience in a supportive environment.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for performing routine exercises or follow-up of functional activities (direct patient care) under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or therapy assistant.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Prepares patients for treatment by therapist.
-Assists therapists during therapy.
-Attends and actively participates in team meetings.
-Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner.
-Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.

 

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience working as a Rehab Aid 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. - Good bedside manner. - Good physical strength and stamina for lifting and moving immobile patients.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

15 Parkman Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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