Northeastern Co-Op Physical Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition NumberR-22242FacilityLOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190Department NameSSH Inpatient RehabStatusFull timeBudgeted Hours40ShiftDay (United States of America)Assists with patient care activities and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff.Compensation Pay Range$17.30 - $24.25Essential FunctionsPatient Care:Within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, based on State Regulation, The services performed by the Allied Health cooperative education student (rehab aide) during the work experience must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. The services performed by the Physical Therapy cooperative education student during the work experience are commensurate with their level of education and training and must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.Direct supervision is defined as a process by which a supervisor is on the premises and available to provide supervision in the form of aid, direction, and instruction when procedures or activities are performed.Rehab Aide Job Duties IncludeSupports licensed staff Assist with patient care activities as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff including but not limited to:Screening for early mobilityMeasure patients for an assistive ambulation device and demonstrate skill in ambulation instructionProviding durable medical equipment and paperwork Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatmentSet up patients on exercise equipmentActivities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studiesProviding second person assist Take vital signs and respond appropriately to findings.Demonstrate proficiency in the instruction of therapeutic exercise under the direction and supervision of a licensed therapist.Perform safe transfers and demonstrate correct body mechanics with all activities.Describe safety procedures needed when working with patients with cognitive, sensory, perceptual deficits and medical precautions.Maintains departmental flow Additionally, the Physical therapy Co-Op student maySafely use modalities and any manual techniques that are commensurate with their level of education within the PT program at the time of the coop experience. Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection ControlAssists in the maintenance of the department’s overall physical environmentMaintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the departmentMonitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to areaCleans equipment per departmental guidelinesPerforms and documents quality control of identified equipmentDocuments temperature checks of identified equipmentPerforms daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklistsMaintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closetsClerical DutiesPerforms clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including:Scheduling appointments as applicable to areaAnswering phonesCalling patients as directedInventory managementPhotocopying and filingFaxingData collectionDaily departmental checklistsCommunicationCommunicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family membersAlerts manager/clinician to any immediate departmental/patient issuesAppropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practicesResponds in a timely manner when feedback is requestedRecognize ethical issues and situations that require the student to problem solve and respond appropriately by informing the direct supervisor at the site. If this report does not result in appropriate action, the student must report the situation to the NU Co-op Coordinator.Educational ActivitiesServes as mentor to new rehabilitation aide staffActively participates in department projects/events/activitiesActively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and familiesServes as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directedTakes responsibility for continuing professional development educationTechnology and LearningPossesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organizationEmbraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficientlyAccurately uses all software applications as needed for job performanceProfessional Behaviors Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversationMaintain composure during stressful situationsComplete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlinesUtilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situationsCommunicate appropriately and effectively following chain of commandDemonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the departmentNon-Essential FunctionsDemonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospitalPerforms other duties as assignedJob RequirementsMinimum Education Enrolled in and in good academic standing in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with intention to apply to an accredited Allied Health related program OR Enrolled in and in good academic standing within an accredited Physical Therapy programM-F daysResponsibilities If RequiredEducation if Required: