An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.
Physical and Occupational Therapy Aide Nebraska Medicine - 3.5 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Customer relationship building Customer service Copy machines Employee relationship building Patient service High school diploma or GED Fax machines Customer relationship management Multi-line phone systems Typing Faxing Quality data entry Full Job Description Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America) Physical and Occupational Therapy Aide Based at the Lauritzen Outpatient Center and Clarkson Doctor's Building South, you will help prepare treatment areas, assist with safe patient mobility, maintain equipment and supplies, and keep daily clinic operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, staying active, and contributing to a collaborative rehabilitation team.
Work Schedule Details:
Full Time - Day Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30
Lauritzen Outpatient Center Location, Clarkson Doctors Building South Why Nebraska Medicine :
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Required Qualifications:
Physical and Occupational Therapy Aide:
Minimum of one year customer service experience required High school education or equivalent required. Strong team orientation required. Ability to identify and solve problems required. Customer relations skills, both verbal and written required. Ability to form and maintain working relationships within the organization to foster a team environment required. Knowledge of computer, keyboard, printers, various software programs, approved on-line resources, multi-line telephone with and without headset, scanners, copy machine, fax, cyracom telephones, and office equipment required. Strong communication and organizational skills with aptitude for detail-oriented work required. Efficient data entry skills required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical and Occupational Therapy Aide:
Previous rehabilitation experience preferred and previous experience in scheduling and insurance background. Previous experience with exercise equipment typically found in rehab setting, including but not limited to treadmills, exercise bikes, whirlpool, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. preferred. Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.
