Rehab Extern Part-Time (20 hours) Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
About The Position
Assists the rehabilitation staff by preparing patients and equipment for physical therapy and treatments. May also assist 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. Assisting rehabilitation staff in conducting treatment programs including mobility, transfers, functional activities, and exercise programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist/ therapist assistant. Maintenance of the clinical environment, equipment, and supplies. In addition, the Rehabilitation Aide is assigned 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Prior volunteer experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Preparing patients and equipment for physical therapy and treatments.
- Assisting staff in support of patients during therapy.
- Assisting with the personal care of patients.
- Cleaning and storing of equipment.
- Observing, learning, and implementing therapy techniques to facilitate skill building and patient exposure in preparation for future clinical experience.
- Assisting rehabilitation staff in conducting treatment programs including mobility, transfers, functional activities, and exercise programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist/ therapist assistant.
- Maintenance of the clinical environment, equipment, and supplies.
- Performing clerical and clinical maintenance duties that support the daily operations of the specific program.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
