rehab aide outpatient physical therapy - Norwell, MA, United States - South Shore Health

    South Shore Health
    South Shore Health Norwell, MA, United States

    1 month ago

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    Requisition Number:
    R-16245


    Facility:
    LOC Longwater Norwell143 Longwater Drive
    Norwell, MA 02061


    Department Name:
    SMC Rehab PT Longwater


    Status:
    Full time


    Budgeted Hours:
    40


    Shift:
    Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

    Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff, assists the therapists in routine tasks for therapeutic treatment of patients. Assists the department supervisor/manager in coordinating the overall department's function and maintenance.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Patient Care
    • Supports licensed staff
    • Assist with patient care activities as directed by therapist including but not limited to: Screening for early mobility
    Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatment

    Set up patients on exercise equipment

    Activities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studies

    Providing second person assist

    Providing durable medical equipment and paperwork


    • Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff
    • Maintains departmental flow
    • Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection Control
    • Assists in the maintenance of the department's overall physical environment
    • Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department
    • Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area
    • Cleans equipment per departmental guidelines
    • Performs and documents quality control of identified equipment
    • Documents temperature checks of identified equipment
    • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklists
    • Maintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closets
    • Completes audits for walkers, gait belts and chairs on patient units as applicable to area

    Clerical Duties:

    • Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including: o Scheduling appointments as applicable to area
    o Answering phones

    o Calling patients as directed

    o Inventory management

    o Photocopying and filing

    o Faxing

    o Data collection

    o Daily departmental checklists


    • Communication
    • Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members
    • Alerts manager/clinician to any immediate departmental/patient issues
    • Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
    • Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
    • Educational Activities
    • Serves as mentor to new rehabilitation aide staff
    • Actively participates in department projects/events/activities
    • Actively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and families
    • Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)
    • Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directed
    • Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education
    • Technology and Learning
    • Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
    • Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
    • Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
    • Professional Behaviors
    • Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
    • Maintain composure during stressful situations
    • Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
    • Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
    • Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command
    • Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
    Non-Essential Functions


    • Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
    • Performs other duties as assigned

    JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Minimum Education - Required

    High School diploma/GED

    Minimum Work Experience

    One (1) year healthcare-related experience preferred.

    Previous rehabilitation experience desirable.

    Previous coursework, participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness or athletics required

    Required Classes/Skills -BLS - Basic Life Support

    Clinic is open from 7 AM to 7:30 PM. Work schedule is somewhat flexible, but based on the coverage needs of the clinic


    Responsibilities if Required:

    Education if Required:

    License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)