Exercise Therapist (per diem)

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

3d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff, assists the therapists in routine tasks for therapeutic treatment of patients. Assists the department supervisor/manager in coordinating the overall department’s function and maintenance.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
BLS - Basic Life Support varied shifts as needed
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)

Nice To Haves

One (1) year healthcare–related experience preferred.
Previous rehabilitation experience desirable.
Previous coursework, participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness or athletics required

Responsibilities

Supports licensed staff
Assist with patient care activities as directed by therapist including but not limited to: Screening for early mobility, Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatment, Set up patients on exercise equipment, Activities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studies, Providing second person assist, Providing durable medical equipment and paperwork
Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff
Maintains departmental flow
Assists in the maintenance of the department’s overall physical environment
Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department
Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area
Cleans equipment per departmental guidelines
Performs and documents quality control of identified equipment
Documents temperature checks of identified equipment
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklists
Maintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closets
Completes audits for walkers, gait belts and chairs on patient units as applicable to area
Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including: Scheduling appointments as applicable to area, Answering phones, Calling patients as directed, Inventory management, Photocopying and filing, Faxing, Data collection, Daily departmental checklists
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members
Alerts manager/clinician to any immediate departmental/patient issues
Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
Serves as mentor to new rehabilitation aide staff
Actively participates in department projects/events/activities
Actively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and families
Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)
Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directed
Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education
Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
Maintain composure during stressful situations
Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command
Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
Performs other duties as assigned