Patient Care Assistant (PCA), PRN - Rehab

Lifepoint Health Careers; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alabama Shoals Hospital in Muscle Shoals, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) - Rehab to join our PRN roster. You will perform diagnostic procedures, collect specimens, monitor patient condition, and document care while supporting administrative tasks.

The role operates on 12-hour shifts as needed within a rehab setting, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Lifepoint Health network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• CCMA, CMA or RMA preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Skills

Specimen collection

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Administrative duties

Diagnostic procedures

Education

High School diploma

Job description

North Alabama Shoals Hospital

Medical Assistant (MA) - Rehab

Job Type: PRN | Varied

Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts, as needed

Your experience matters

North Alabama Shoals Hospitalispart of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aPatient Care Assistant (PCA)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier® Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We are the only acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital in our region, proudly serving patients throughout our community. With 32 beds and plans for continued growth, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care that helps individuals regain independence and return to their highest level of function.

Our team is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day. If you're looking for an opportunity to work alongside compassionate professionals in a supportive, family-oriented environment, we would love to welcome you to our team. Join us in a rewarding career where your work truly impacts the lives of others.

How you'll contribute

AMedical Assistantwho excels in this role:

• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• High School diploma
• CCMA, CMA or RMA Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire

More about North Alabama Shoals Hospital

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility that boasts spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region's only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals' only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is Joint Commission accredited, is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tier 2 Hospital, and has received a Blue Distinguished award in hip and knee replacements. This facility employs over 300 individuals and has more than 100 physicians on staff.

EEOC Statement

"North Alabama Shoals Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.