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OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The extern assists patients in the rehabilitation process under therapist direction by providing requested activities, preparing and maintaining equipment, and participating in educational lectures. Responsibilities also include demonstrating empathy, attending training, and completing assigned patient-related tasks like transfers and transport.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a physical, occupational, speech, or assistant therapy academic program. A Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, or it must be completed within the first 90 days of employment.
Job description
Overview Hospital Name
- OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital - ColumbusJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with
- Select
- MedicalPosition:
- Rehabilitation
- Therapy
- ExternLocation:
- Columbus,
- OHSchedule:
- Per
- DiemCompensation: $16.50 per hour
Requirements
Current enrollment in a physical, occupational, speech or assistant therapy academic program required Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. Why Join Us: Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a therapist, the rehabilitation therapy extern assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. The rehabilitation therapy extern also prepares and maintains equipment and physical environment for daily activities and participates in educational lectures as designated. Demonstrates the ability to identify and understand the perceived needs of others and communicates empathetically in addressing the concerns and needs of patients and others around them Attends educational lectures and training formats as requested by department supervisor. Participates in mentoring programs provided by department and staff therapists. Completes annual competencies in a timely manner. Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:a. Assist therapist with transferring patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.b. Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.c. Assists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session, consistent with state practice acts for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology.d. Participates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapists. Prepares and maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition, including disinfecting all equipment and surfaces according to infection control policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current enrollment in a physical, occupational, speech or assistant therapy academic program required Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Benefits
- 401k
