Rehab Services Aide- Acute Rehab Unit/Inpatient

Job Summary

Under supervision of a therapist or a therapist assistant, or a certified/licensed athletic trainer, perform select tasks in preparing the patient for treatments and assist in administering appropriate treatments. Prepare, clean and maintain rehab work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Perform general clerical duties including take inventory, order and stock supplies, answer telephone, take messages, and complete forms.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist patients into and out of bed, into and out of wheelchairs, on and off equipment or to walk as directed by therapists or therapist assistants. Assist patients into and out of aquatic pool using appropriate assistive equipment as needed.


• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Assist patients to and from vehicles and assist with getting patients into and out of vehicles.


• Assist with preparing patients for treatment, including assisting patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove assisting devices such as braces, splints, and slings.


• Support, turn, and stabilize patients during treatments, tests, and evaluations.


• Assist therapists or certified licensed athletic trainer with routine treatments.


• Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.


• Disinfect equipment after treatment, and maintain cleanliness, neatness, and safety of equipment and department.


• Take inventory, order, and stock supplies and linen.


• Handle incoming and outgoing communications in the department, relaying messages to the proper person in a timely manner.


• Handle appropriate information for billing and insurance including registration, daily charges, and patient records as directed.


• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code.


• Attend mandatory inservice education programs.


• Participate in performance improvement activities as requested.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None 

License/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)