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About The Position

Requirements

• BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and sets them up with treatment modalities such as hot packs and cold packs, including preparing equipment, providing supplies, safely transferring and positioning patients, and assisting them as needed.
• Assists with or provides physical therapy treatments, such as ultrasound, massage, gait training, and exercise programs, and documents treatment as directed under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains infection-control procedures and clean technique when preparing for, assisting with, or cleaning up after patient treatment.
• Communicates appropriately according to the patient's age and status.
• Monitors patients' condition, safety, and progress during treatment procedures according to patient age and status.
• Promotes positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Performs housekeeping responsibilities and keeps Rehabilitation areas neat and orderly.
• Maintains adequate supply inventory within the department and outlying treatment areas.
• Assists with servicing and maintaining department equipment.
• Assists with clerical and other duties when assigned.
• Evaluates the environment and makes positive suggestions for change.
• Seeks a supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintains medication security, allowing access only to authorized personnel.
• Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude.