Rehab Student Extern
About The Position
The Therapy Extern is a skilled technical worker who assists a licensed practitioner or therapist with patient-related activities to support effective outcomes. The role includes preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment for therapeutic use, and carrying out routine aspects of treatment preparation, delivery, or cleanup as directed by the licensed practitioner when those tasks do not require the practitioner’s clinical skill. The extern also participates in performance improvement and program growth, including data entry. The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of assisting the therapist who provides patient care throughout the continuum. The role requires knowledge of safety policies and procedures, HICS, SDS sheets, hazardous-material procedures, and safety codes, as well as compliance with the company’s Standards of Conduct and Ethics program.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a local PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or ST program.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification card.
Nice To Haves
- Prior clinical experience is desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the treatment area and set up equipment and the patient room as delegated by the therapist.
- Use established communication channels to resolve issues related to assigned responsibilities in accordance with customer service initiatives.
- Check and maintain adequate supply levels and inform appropriate personnel when supplies need to be ordered.
- Prioritize and organize assigned tasks.
- Adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.
- Assist the therapist by accessing patient medical records as needed for patient care throughout the continuum.
- Demonstrate knowledge of HICS, safety policies and procedures, SDS sheets, hazardous-material procedures, and safety codes.
- Comply with the company’s Standards of Conduct and Ethics program.
- Participate in performance improvement and program growth, including data entry.
- Maintain a current American Heart Association BLS card.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
