REHABILITATION AIDE

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number SRGV8188
Working Title REHABILITATION AIDE
Number of Vacancies 1
Location McAllen, Texas
Department School of Medicine / Surgical Specialty and MSK ISU
FTE 1.0
FLSA Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
Assists licensed physical and occupational therapists, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and medical students in all aspects of therapy services to maximize each patient’s functional ability when recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses.
Description of Duties
  • Provides physical assistance with therapeutic interventions, maintaining equipment and supplies within the department and completing other administrative tasks to improve patient flow management in the outpatient rehabilitation clinic.
  • Transfers and transports patients in treatment area in a safe and timely manner.
  • While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the rehabilitation aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient’s age, culture, and condition.
  • Sets up and adjusts/organizes therapeutic equipment, monitors exercise performance, helps with providing home exercises.
  • Monitors patient progress during sessions and report any concerns to the therapist.
  • Provides encouragement and support to patients throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Records treatment/service revisions in accordance with departmental policy.
  • Maintains accurate patient records and assist with documenting progress or session notes as directed by therapists.
  • Communicates verbally and in written form with the therapists, assistants, students, patients, volunteers, and other aides to maintain efficient workflow within the clinical environment.
  • Provides general information and education to patients regarding therapy exercises or routines when appropriate.
  • Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safe and clean treatment environment.
  • Ensures all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and maintained according to facility protocols.
  • Organizes linen, disinfects equipment, sterilizes equipment, and tracks reusable supplies for order and re-order.
  • Receives, distributes, and restocks supplies.
  • Assists with filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments and performs general office support.
  • Assists in organizing patient files, handling paperwork, and inputting data into electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Assists with collection of Patient Reported Outcome Assessment data.
  • Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Post-secondary education or certification in a related field (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy).
Licenses/Certifications
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience as a rehabilitation aide in outpatient orthopedic or oncology rehabilitation experience or a healthcare setting.
Preferred Experience
None.
Equipment
Use of standard office/therapeutic equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a healthcare setting environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Basic understanding of healthcare terminology and therapy processes. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work well with patients and healthcare teams.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 06/02/2025
Grant Funded Position No
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Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46662