Rehabilitation Aide - Outpatient - Smyrna, GA (Full-Time)
Wellstar Health System
Summary
This position supports rehabilitation services by assisting licensed Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists in providing age-appropriate patient care. Additional responsibilities include administrative support for therapists and general departmental duties as needed.
Job description
Core Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Assist therapists with patient treatment under direct supervision.
- Provide a "second set of hands" when needed during therapy sessions.
- Perform general administrative support tasks for therapists.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and supplies are readily available.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Certifications & Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
Experience: Prior experience in an Outpatient Rehab patient care setting (preferred).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
- Prior experience in an Outpatient Rehab patient care setting preferred
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.