Rehabilitation Aide Physical Therapy

St. John's Riverside Hospital

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its' commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

Assists Physical Therapists in various aspects of inpatient / outpatient department care and patient treatment.

1. Sets up patients using modalities and notifies Physical Therapists of patient's readiness for skilled application of Physical Therapy. 2. Assists Physical Therapist on nursing unit with ambulation of patient. 3. Assists with attendance, patient transport, and scheduling when necessary. 4. Inventories department stock and make recommendations for replacing department items needed. 5. Is responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and supplies and reports defective equipment to the Director or Assistant. 6. Must attend all required hospital in service programs. 7. Is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of department and cleaning booths and whirlpools after patient use. 8. Sets up daily linen and shelf stock and reports needs or deficiencies to Director.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Effective communication skills (verbal and written) along with ability to multi-task.

Understanding of body mechanics.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as well as electronic medical systems.

Knowledge of supply chain processes preferred.