Rehabilitation Aide

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with 19 offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for more than 25 years and have over 1200 dedicated healthcare employees in our care. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional medical benefits, and generous PTO.

*Per Diem Opportunity - Open Schedule Availability Needed (Potential 32 Hours/Week)*

*\*Hiring Per Diem for Multiple Locations\**
* *Fresh Meadows, Bellmore, Lynbrook, Garden City, Woodbury, Bohemia, Smithtown, Rocky Point, Southampton, Port Jefferson, & others.*
* *Operating Hours: 7:00am - 9:00pm*

*\*Candidate MUST have a flexible schedule\**

*Summary:*

Assists Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Assistants with patient care and clerical support.

*Responsibilities*
* Assists Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Assistants with mobility/transfers/ambulation and exercises to provide assistance to patients as required by the Physical Therapists.
* Brings Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine to Recovery area and initiates CPM for patients use as per MD orders.
* Assists PT's/PTA's with patient instruction of activities of daily living.
* Prepares hot packs, cold packs, and other treatment protocols under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Assistants.
* Measures/adjusts walkers/canes/ crutches for patients.
* Transports patients to and from Physical Therapy via wheelchair or stretcher as necessary.
* Maintains physical therapy inpatient gym/outpatient area/8 Wollman gym:
* cleans equipment daily with alcohol, maintains linen supplies, changes linens on treatment tables following each patient use
* Maintains equipment including, but not limited to, unpacking and stocking closets with equipment, i.e canes and crutches.
* Ordering and distribution of equipment: canes/crutches for amb/surg patients, walkers/CPM's from CDPD for orthopedic patients.
* Clerical duties include, but are not limited to: answer and direct calls, take messages, retrieve voice mail.
* Performs other clerical duties as directed by the Clinical Manager of Physical Therapy i.e photocopying, mail rounds etc.
* Prepares the pre-op total joint class folders and sets-up for the class.
* Performs related duties, as required.

*Experience & Qualifications*
* High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
* Experience in physical therapy, preferred.
* Knowledge of assistive devices for ambulation, patient transfer equipment (wheelchair and stretcher functions and safety), hydrocollator and CPM

\*The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity).\*

\*We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.\*

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Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Orthopedics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed

Experience:
* Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
* Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Southampton, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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