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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

Rehabilitation Assistant (inpatient)

An exciting opportunity awaits you at MSK. 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. Role Overview:

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational or Physical 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 Memorial Hospital
• Take on various housekeeping, clerical, and maintenance tasks critical to smooth operations of the rehabilitation service
• Escort and assist patients before, during, and after Occupational/Physical Therapy treatment sessions
• Maintain an adequate level of supplies to meet patient care needs
• Maintain records per Rehabilitation Service guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and contribute to the upkeep of the service work area
• Provide minor maintenance to rehabilitation equipment, monitor equipment for signs of wear and tear, and manage durable medical equipment levels
• Operate rehabilitation equipment, obtain vital signs, and transfer and guard patients under therapy supervision
• Manage durable medical equipment, maintain adequate supplies and provide support in service projects

Key Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 experience in direct care responsibility in an acute hospital setting, rehabilitation facility, or nursing home preferred

Core Skills:

• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Good organizational skills
• Mechanically oriented
• Team oriented

Additional Information:

• Location: Main Hospital, 1275 York Ave, in Manhattan, NY.
• Schedule: Hours vary between 6am-7:30pm, including weekends (subject to change)
• Reporting to the Supervisor, Physical Therapy

Please include a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Pay Range: $21.95-$28.16/hr.

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• MSK Compensation Philosophy
• Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

Learn more about Rehab at MSK: Our exceptional team of rehabilitation experts includes physiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and rehabilitation assistants who collaborate in a multi-disciplinary approach to improve our patients' well-being through their continuum of care. Our Rehabilitation Service has extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of cancer rehabilitation and has been recognized both nationally and internationally.

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