Rehab Aide - Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY: 

We are currently seeking a Rehab Aide to join our Outpatient Rehab team. This role will provide support across specialty areas including outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology within our Clinic & Specialty Center.  This fulltime role will work days  (Monday – Friday). Preferred schedule is 9:00 AM -5:30 PM, alternative scheduling arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and department needs.

Purpose of this position: Under close supervision of therapists (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist), performs work in a service position to assist, transport and prepare therapy patients for procedures. Maintains treatment area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs and standing support
• Assists therapists with preparing patients for procedures
• Secures patient onto therapy equipment
• Assists therapists with treatments, exercises and functional activities under direct supervision
• Prepares, cleans and maintains work area and disinfects equipment after treatment
• Performs inventory and stocking of supplies and equipment
• Performs clerical duties:
  • Processing inpatient orders
  • Cancelling appointments
  • Simple patient check-ins
  • Answering phones, performing call-backs, retrieving voice messages

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years post high school education in a pre-Physical Therapy or pre-Occupational Therapy science based curriculum

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• Current student enrollment in an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or related healthcare rehabilitation program

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• Possession of a nursing assistant certificate

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• One year experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which mush have been in one facility).