Rehab Extern Part-Time (20 hours) Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Health Plans • Washington Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the rehabilitation staff by preparing patients and equipment for physical therapy and treatments. The extern may also assist staff in support of patients during therapy, the personal care of patients, and the cleaning and storing of equipment. The role involves interacting with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson, adhering to Corporate Compliance Guidelines, and demonstrating knowledge and compliance with Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies. The extern will observe, learn, and implement therapy techniques to facilitate skill building and patient exposure in preparation for future clinical experience. This includes assisting rehabilitation staff in conducting treatment programs such as mobility, transfers, functional activities, and exercise programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist/therapist assistant. Additionally, the Rehabilitation Aide is responsible for the maintenance of the clinical environment, equipment, and supplies, and is assigned clerical and clinical maintenance duties that support the daily operations of the specific program. Jefferson is a nationally ranked institution principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. With over 65,000 people, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care, making communities healthier, preparing future professional leaders, and creating new knowledge through research. Thomas Jefferson University, established in 1824, comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, a top 15 not-for-profit health care system, serves millions of patients annually across 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans provides managed health care options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jefferson is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities and aims to recruit, retain, develop, and reward highly-qualified employees who are enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated to service excellence. The organization encourages employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education, upholding its mission to "Improve Lives" for nearly 200 years.

Requirements

• High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

• Prior volunteer experience in a hospital or clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Assists the rehabilitation staff by preparing patients and equipment for physical therapy and treatments.
• Assists staff in support of patients during therapy, the personal care of patients, and the cleaning and storing of equipment.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the Patient Safety Program.
• Adheres to all Jefferson Policies and Procedures.
• Observes, learns, and implements therapy techniques to facilitate skill building and patient exposure in preparation for future clinical experience.
• Assists rehabilitation staff in conducting treatment programs including mobility, transfers, functional activities, and exercise programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist/therapist assistant.
• Maintains the clinical environment, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs clerical and clinical maintenance duties that support the daily operations of the specific program.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits (access to group rates on insurance and discounts)
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full time service or two years of part time service)
• Medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)
• Growth opportunities and continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED