Rehab Support

Job Title: Rehab Support

Supervisor: Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: See Salary Scale

Job Summary: Assists participants with therapy directed maintenance programs including range of motion, walking, restorative dining, and exercise programs as directed. Works under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant and indirect supervision of the Center Manager.

Education: Associate degree Preferred, High School Diploma or GED minimum.

Experience: Has at least 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly population.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional): None

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Valid NC Driver's License with good driving record with a minimum of no major moving violations.

Special Training: Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide customer service to participants and other training as required by department. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior TLC and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care:

Neonate/Infant Early Childhood Adolescent Adult Geriatric All Age Groups

• Assists participants with therapy directed maintenance programs including range of motion, walking, restorative dining, and exercise programs.
• Reports noted changes in participants' function and mobility to therapy staff.
• Completes appropriate documentation promptly as outlined in the STLC documentation guidelines.
• Prepares treatment areas, selects, sets up and maintains supplies and equipment for assessment and treatment visits during the day as directed by therapy staff.
• Assists with picking up and delivering DME, supplies, and miscellaneous items as directed.
• Completes inventory management tasks related to DME purchasing and rentals.
• Assists with the organization and cleaning of DME at STLC and the STLC storage facility.
• Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.
• Other duties as assigned.