PD Hospital Assistant III- Rehab Services Admin- Day Shift

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Therapy Aide for the Burn and Wound clinic. You will assist in carrying out treatment programs for patients of all ages under licensed therapists, and help with routine equipment cleaning and light clerical duties to keep the department running smoothly.

The role requires BLS certification on hire, English communication ability, and flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• BLS certification upon hire.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Patient care experience in Rehabilitation Therapy or acute care setting preferred.
• Infectious control techniques knowledge.
• Good customer service skills.
• MS Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out established treatment programs for patients in the Burn and Wound clinic.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with light clerical duties and department operations as assigned by therapists.
• Support therapists under supervision to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Skills

BLS certification

English communication

Shift flexibility

Reading & writing English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: Reporting to the manager of the Burn and Wound clinic, and under the supervision of a licensed Rehabilitation Therapist (PT/OT/SP) the Therapy Aide is responsible for assisting in carrying out established treatment programs for all ages of patients referred in an assigned area. Duties also include routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting with light clerical duties and any activities necessary for the smooth operation of the department as assigned by therapist/supervision.

What It Takes to be Successful

• BLS certification upon hire
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Patient care experience working in Rehabilitation Therapy or in the acute care setting preferred
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must possess knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization