Physical Medicine Aide- Chambersburg (Wound Care)- PRN

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

About The Position

Function: Under the direction of Clinical Manager(s) and staff therapist(s) or therapy assistant(s), assists in the general operations of the assigned work area. As assigned, may also guide activities of the volunteers and part-time students. Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department. May assist with clerical duties and patient transportation as directed. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.

Requirements

High School graduate required with course work in medical terminology, typing, computer use and nurse attendant training preferred.
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Must have an understanding of medical terminology, disease entities and treatment, including basic infection control procedures.
Typing at a rate of 45 wpm, clerical and computer skills are required.
CPR required

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in direct patient care with Nurses Aide or EMT training or three years of direct patient care experience in an OT or PT department of a health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.
Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.
Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.
Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.
Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening, care concerns, and others as assigned.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.
Maintains the patient treatment areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care, in clean, orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use.
Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen, equipment and necessary patient supplies for the patient's treatment, as appropriate for the patient's plan of care, in a timely manner.
As needed, plans for the timely transport, arrival, and departure of patients from the treatment area, in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff.
Assists with basic patient care needs include toileting; preparing and tearing down booth, gathering necessary treatment supplies, wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol, etc.
Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate.
Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
Assures all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations.
As necessary, answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals.
Maintains departmental data as assigned by the therapist or supervisor.
Proficient at scanning.
Prepares inpatient therapists' daily patient schedule in accordance with operational processes.
Attends Rehab Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling.
Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing.
Monitors Rehab treatment minutes; follows up as appropriate.
Assists with OP therapy scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes.
Assists with updating operational manuals.