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POSITION SUMMARY: Will be on the job trained in physical/occupational therapy, speech therapy and cast room procedures and activities in order to perform a wide range of rehabilitative services in support of the hospital's mission, to provide the highest standard of patient care within the limit of the available resources.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Formal patient care training or Rehabilitation care training.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists the rehabilitation therapists with developed treatment programs for both inpatients and outpatients plans of care.
2. Assists with preparing patients for treatment by greeting patient in lobby and accompanying patient to gym or treatment area, obtains equipment, and/or equipment preparation.
3. Cleans department equipment following patient treatment. This will include treatment tables, weights, gym equipment and any other items used for patient treatments.
4. Observes and reports to therapists all patient concerns or changes in condition, while under the care of Outpatient Rehabilitation Department Staff.
5. Safely assists in the transport and handling of all patients according to WVUH's Safe Patient Handling Policy and follows current care plan and algorithm for patient handling using the appropriate equipment.
6. Performs a wide range of technical functions in support of the medical treatment of orthopedic patients.
POSITION SUMMARY: Will be on the job trained in physical/occupational therapy, speech therapy and cast room procedures and activities in order to perform a wide range of rehabilitative services in support of the hospital's mission, to provide the highest standard of patient care within the limit of the available resources.
7. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital's goals and objectives.
8. Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the clinic is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here For full info follow application link.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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