Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: 50 Gold Star Blvd, Worcester MA 01605

Schedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to treatment areas and assists in positioning and proper draping techniques
• Utilizes appropriate patient transfer techniques when assisting with rehabilitation services
• Utilizes appropriate treatment implementation based on therapist plan of care for therapeutic hot/cold modalities, and other functions consistent with his/her competencies
• Maintains appropriate stocking supplies in all rehabilitation treatment areas including taking inventory, ordering supplies, etc.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of linen in all treatment areas and contacts vendor if supply is over/under
• Prepares patient treatment areas including cleaning and compliance with infection control policies
• Monitors temperatures and monthly cleaning of hot slash cold pack and paraffin machines
• Monitors Automated External Defibrillator (AED) log and Oxygen (O2) supply logs daily
• Maintains appearance of gym areas and ensures that rehabilitation equipment is clean and ready to use
• Cleans toys in the pediatric treatment rooms in compliance with infection control policies provides multifaceted functions in areas, which include clinical clerical secretarial and reception functions
• Monitors all supplies in the department for expiration dates
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical information
• Assists in the organization and effective functioning of the rehabilitation unit
• Complies with health and safety requirements and with Optum Health and Safety inspections
• Complies with established departmental policies procedures and objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs seminars, etc.
• Attends a variety of meetings conferences seminars and online training as required or directed
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Able to assist with patient transfers, move medium sized boxes, move laundry bags and place into carts, transport patients in wheelchair, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Rehabilitation Aid certification or a MA certification program
• 1+ years of Rehabilitation Aide experience
• Previous healthcare experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology related to physical rehabilitation

Physical Requirements:

• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $24.42 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.