Outpatient Rehab Aide

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Job Overview

This position performs services in a designated area within the Rehabilitation Department according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Location: Lowell General Hospital 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 hours - Days/Evenings

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year of relevant experience

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Sets up and cleans the treatment areas, empty laundry, and maintain equipment and temperature logs.

2. Applies hot and cold packs to patients as directed.

3. Assists therapists with mobility training, transfers, gait training, and exercise programs for patients.

4. Schedules patient appointments, check insurance eligibility, assist with treatment authorization process, and communicate with insurance companies as appropriate.

5. Checks daily outpatient charges, set up new patient folders, discharge outpatient records, pick up/drop off charts to Medical Records as requested, filing monthly Kardex cards, check department stock of exercise programs for patient teaching/home programs and making copies as needed.

6. Checks, orders, and refills department supplies, deliver & pick up mail, answer telephones for Rehab Department, take and relay messages, handle routine inquiries, fax appropriate documents, and assist with performing PT and/or OT Department inventories biannually.

About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.