Rehab Student Extern

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Therapy Extern is a skilled technical worker who assists the licensed practitioner, or therapist, in performing patient related activities in order to produce effective outcomes. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment for therapeutic use.  Carrying out, at the direction of the licensed practitioner, specific routine aspects of treatment preparation, delivery, or clean up that do not require the clinical skill of the practitioner to perform. Participates in performance improvement and program growth including data entry.

• Prepares treatment area and set up of the equipment and patient room as delegated by the therapist.
• Uses established channels of communication in solving issues related to assigned job responsibilities in accordance with customer service initiatives.
• Checks and maintains an adequate level of supplies at all times.  Informs appropriate personnel when supplies need to be ordered.
• Able to prioritize and demonstrate good organizational skills to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Card.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations
• As a part of the requirements for this position, the employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of assisting the therapist who provides patient care throughout the continuum.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of HICS, Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of SDS (formerly MSDS) sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, Safety Codes.
• Reads and comprehends the company’s Standards of Conduct. During the past evaluation period, has demonstrated compliance with the company’s Ethics program.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent, having: Current enrollment or recent completion in a local PT, PTA, OT, COTA or ST program

EXPERIENCE:

Prior clinical experience is desired, but not required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

Current AHA BLS certification card

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