Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.25 to $25.87 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).
Why Join Our Team?
Are you going to school or have an interest in becoming a Physical or Occupational Therapist? We have the perfect entry-level position for you! As a rehabilitation aide you will provide patient care and clerical support for our clinical staff. With hands-on patient interaction, you will learn practical rehabilitation skills to strengthen your resume.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
Prepares treatment areas and assembles materials for patient care by ensuring cleanliness and safety.
Preparation of the patient for therapy in a manner that preserves confidentiality and safety.
Maintain and clean therapy and exercise equipment, chairs, mats, counter, toys, etc according to outlined procedures and in a manner that maximizes infection control.
Maintain supply and equipment inventory, laundry, patient education materials.
Transportation of patients with or without special equipment.
Assist therapist with direct and indirect patient care activities such as monitoring patients during self-directed activities, scoring diagnostic tests, assembling communication boards, assisting with difficult to treat patients.
Assist with clerical activities as needed to support patient care.
Fully understands and can communicate proper use of all fitness equipment.
Provides oversight for Wellness Center to assure patient safety as needed.
Answers and support reception staffing by answering phones, scheduling and arriving patients, and filing or scanning.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
Education/Accredited Programs: High School diploma or GED required
Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrates a passion for the profession and seeks opportunities to improve skills/abilities
Accepts and is open minded to new approaches and changes
Ability to promote and work in a team setting
Possess strong skills in computers & problem solving
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Passion for the rehabilitation profession and willingness to improve skills
- Openness to new approaches and changes
- Ability to promote and work in a team setting
- Strong computer skills and problem-solving ability
What We Do
Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic medical center, is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. Albany Medical Center provides the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research. The 766-bed Albany Medical Center offers access to the latest medical services and technological innovations and includes one of the busiest emergency rooms and trauma centers in New York, a children’s hospital and dedicated pediatric emergency room, intensive care units for adults and children, and organ transplant services. Albany Medical College graduates more than 200 medical doctors each year, as well as PAs, CRNAs, biomedical scientists, and bioethicists. Albany Medical College operates a biomedical research enterprise and the region’s largest physician practice with more than 500 doctors. Albany Medical Center, along with Albany Medical College, is a partner in the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.
