Posted August 22, 2026
Rehab Therapy Assistant/Unit Clerk
JTDMH
Saint Marys, OH, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Hours of Job
- Hours varies - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm for Rehabilitation Therapy and 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm for Unit Clerk
- Part Time -40 hours per pay
- Every other weekend & Holiday rotation required
- Shared position - Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant/Unit Clerk. Must be flexible to perform either job as needed.
- Completes assessments of patient’s leisure training needs, abilities, and barriers within 24 hours of the patient’s admission.
- Obtains information related to the patient’s previous leisure pursuits and interests and functional ability to continue to participate in those activities and abilities to participate back in the community.
- Collaborates with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members in developing the patient's Individualized Treatment Plans based upon their assessment and needs.
- Evaluates the patient’s ability and desire to participate in new leisure activities based on new disabilities.
- Evaluates the patient's response to the Individualized Treatment Plan.
- Facilitates Patient/Family Teaching, as appropriate to the Individualized Treatment Plan.
- Participates in the discharge planning process.
- Complete 15-minute checks on every patient within the 15-minute requirement, providing details on location, behavior, precautions, and safety.
- Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and significant others.
- Practices the behaviors of The Caring Model.
- Respects patient’s privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with all internal and external customers.
- Practice the behaviors of the Commitment to Co-workers.
- Maintains established hospital and work area policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, guest relations, safety, environmental, and infection control.
- Assists in the care and maintenance of work area equipment and supplies.
- Enhances professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc., as required.
- Performs other duties as required
- Basic skills in evaluating and treating geriatric patients, problem solving, and decision making.
- Completion of high school or above is preferred.
- Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Certification is preferred but not required.
- One year of experience as a recreation or activities assistant is preferred but not required.
