New York, NY, USA
2 days ago
Rehabilitation Assistant
Rehabilitation Assistant Job Locations USA-NY-New York Posted Date 20 hours ago(1/11/2025 12:21 PM) Requisition ID 2024-83036 Pay Range $21.95-$28.16 Pay Range $21.95-$28.16 Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

 

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Rehabilitation Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provides physiatry, physical therapy and occupational therapy to both inpatients and outpatients. We are looking for a unique individual to join our dynamic team of Rehabilitation Assistants. We invite you to apply if you are passionate about working in a collaborative environment to assist with patient care in an outpatient setting in NYC

 

Role Overview:

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist, you will perform specific technical activities essential to patient mobilization along with:

Work with other Rehabilitation Assistants within the service and assist in patient care as directed by a licensed Occupational or Physical Therapist within outpatient setting in NYC.Take on various housekeeping, clerical, and maintenance tasks critical to operationsEscort and assist patients before, during, and after Occupational/Physical Therapy treatment sessionsMaintain an adequate level of supplies to meet patient care needsMaintain records per Rehabilitation Service guidelinesMaintain a clean, safe, organized work area and contribute to the upkeep of the service work areaProvide minor maintenance to rehabilitation equipment, monitor equipment for signs of wear and tear, and manage durable medical equipment levelsOperate rehabilitation equipment, obtain vital signs, and transfer and guard patients under therapy supervisionManage durable medical equipment, maintain adequate supplies and provide support in service projects

Key Qualifications:

A minimum of a High School Diploma/GEDOne year minimum experience in direct care responsibility in an acute hospital setting, rehabilitation facility, or nursing home preferredBasic medical terminology knowledge

Core Skills:

Good organizational skillsMechanically orientedTeam oriented

Additional Information:

Hours vary between 7:30a-6:30p, Monday-Friday (subject to change)Location: Main Campus

Pay Range:

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