Embarrassing Question...

This is a very basic question, but I have seen ads in the local paper hiring for Rehab CNAs, LPNs and RNs. ...What are they looking for? Rehab as in physical rehab? Drug rehab? Other type of rehab? I called the recruiter, got voice mail (didn't leave the question on vmail) and never heard back from her. I am stumped. Any help is appreciated!
Having not seen the add, and going by what you say they are looking for, I'd think Rehab from surg. Tho I may be wrong.

Can be anything. surgery, stroke, illness that has left the patient weak and muscle atrophied. These people cannot just be done with tx and resume life where they left off. They just no longer have the stamina even often to do ADL's themselves and need PT/OT and nutritional building up. So that covers a lot of different type of patients.

Some of the larger hospitals have rehab floors within the hospital. Often when a patient is post op from knee/hip replacement, or has deficits from a stroke, after the initial acute episode, they are no longer in need of an acute setting and is often discharged to rehab for intense PT, OT, etc. to help them regain the ability to resume their ADL and life in general. If the hospital does not have a rehab floor, then they will most likely be discharged to a local nursing home for rehab, if their insurance covers it.

If they meant the drug rehab role, they would probably be more specific in the ad and perhaps throw the word "recovery" in there. There normally is no question when this type of rehab is the one being discussed.

I think they are referring to post surgical or post CVA/TBI injuries. I'd imagine that if it were drug rehab they'd be more specific, as another poster indicates?Good luck!!

Is this an agency (you called the RECRUITER)? Usually the type of facility placing the ad should give insight, but I have seen lots of vague ads and never found a reputable institution behind them. At any rate, your question isn't embarrasing, a poorly composed ad is.

Usually when they just say "rehab" they are referring to physical rehabillitation. However you should always call to double-check.

I went for an interview for a blind ad for a "clinic" nurse. The interview was in an empty factory, the "clinic" was going to be for dispensing Methadone, the location was a secret so the neighbors couldn't organize against it. I heard that much and walked. The clinic never was implemented.

Quote from dthfytrI went for an interview for a blind ad for a "clinic" nurse. The interview was in an empty factory, the "clinic" was going to be for dispensing Methadone, the location was a secret so the neighbors couldn't organize against it. I heard that much and walked. The clinic never was implemented.

HUH? Wait a minute! You mean the job or me?