Rehab Student Extern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•West Palm Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

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 at the direction of 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 position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a local PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or ST program. Prior clinical experience is desired but not required. A current American Heart Association BLS certification card is required. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach and part of the Palm Beach Health Network. It is a Level 1 Trauma Center and provides a range of specialty services, including pediatric and neonatal care.

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.
Ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.
Ability to prioritize and demonstrate good organizational skills.

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 address issues related to assigned responsibilities, in accordance with customer service initiatives.
Check and maintain adequate supplies, and inform appropriate personnel when supplies need to be ordered.
Prioritize and organize assigned tasks.
Maintain a current American Heart Association BLS card.
Adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.
Access the medical record as needed to assist the therapist providing patient care throughout the continuum.
Demonstrate knowledge of HICS, safety policies and procedures, SDS sheets, hazardous-material procedures, and safety codes.
Read and understand the company’s Standards of Conduct and comply with its Ethics program.
Participate in performance improvement and program growth, including data entry.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for therapeutic use, and perform routine treatment preparation, delivery, or cleanup as directed by a licensed practitioner.