Mobility Technician - Inpatient PT - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term/Long-term disability

Education reimbursement

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Mobility Tech Inpatient PT Per Diem for the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. The role supports the Rehabilitation Services – Inpatient department and collaborates with nurses, case managers, providers, and other staff to mobilize and care for patients across the lifespan.

Evening and weekend coverage is required, with patient-centered goals for discharge outcomes. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, assisting with transfers, ambulation,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or the equivalent required.
• Experience working with the public desired.
• Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for treatment.
• Assist during and after treatment.
• Assist with toileting and personal care of patients.
• Assist with ambulation and exercise plan.
• Assemble supplies, set up and adjust equipment for treatment.
• Assist with transfers and mechanical lifting of debilitated patients.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Maintain mobility supply levels.
• Perform daily mobility equipment sweep on inpatient units.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

**Job Description:**Mobility Tech Inpatient PT Main Hospital Per Diem role to cover **evenings and weekends as needed.** **Rehabilitation Services – Inpatient**Elliot Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large multidiscipline department consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapists that treat patients across the lifespan in a collaborative model with nursing, case management, providers, and other ancillary services. Elliot Hospital is a Level 2 trauma center, a DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence, and has a Level 3 NICU all of which the rehab department supports with highly trained staff and quality, evidenced based interventions. We support all units of the hospital including ICU, CICU, Pediatrics, Medical Surgical and the ED. The Elliot encourages early mobility, return of function and work with patient centered goals towards optimal discharge outcomes.**About the Job**At the direction of inpatient Clinical Nurse Managers, assist in or provide mobilization and personal care of patients and preparation of equipment used to mobilize or treat patients.**What You’ll Do*** Prepare and position patients for treatment. Assists during and after treatment.* Assists with toileting and sets up for personal care of patients.* Assists with ambulation and exercise plan.* Assembles supplies, sets-up and adjusts equipment, and prepares treatment modalities.* Assists with transfers and mechanical lifting of debilitated patients.* Assists in transporting patients.* Maintains mobility supply levels.* Maintains orderliness of mobility supplies.* Performs daily mobility equipment sweep on inpatient units.* Performs other duties as required or assigned.**What Youll Need**Education: High school graduate or the equivalent required.Experience: Proven experience working with the public desired. Previous experience working in a medical setting preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.Certification/Licensure: Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire and maintain CPR certification. **Other:**Employees acknowledge and understand their role when participating in applicable quality certified programs. This includes remaining up to date on annual education, additional requirements, and performance evaluations as it relates to any quality certification and/or designation the hospital participates in (e.g., Orthopedic/Spine Center of Excellence program). **What Elliot Health System Has to Offer*** Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees* Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage* Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan* Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)For more benefits click here!**Work Shift:**Evenings and weekends