Physical Medicine Aide- Chambersburg (Wound Care)- PRN

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Medicine Aide for their Chambersburg site. The role involves assisting in patient care, maintaining treatment areas, and supporting clinical staff. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with experience in direct patient care and customer service skills. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling, promoting a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in direct patient care with Nurses Aide or EMT training preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control procedures required.
• Clerical and computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general operations of the assigned work area.
• Maintain a clean and orderly patient treatment area.
• Observe patient behavior and relay information to care provider.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Basic patient care

Education

High School graduate

Course work in medical terminology

Tools

Typing (45 wpm)

Job description

Physical Medicine Aide - Chambersburg (Wound Care) - PRN

Role: Physical Medicine Aide - Chambersburg (Wound Care) - PRN at WellSpan Health

Schedule: PRN (As Needed); 10H Flex Day/Evening

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of Clinical Manager(s) and staff therapist(s) or therapy assistant(s), assists in the general operations of the assigned work area. As assigned, may also guide activities of the volunteers and part-time students. Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department. May assist with clerical duties and patient transportation as directed. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.
• Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.
• Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.
• Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.
• Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.
• Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g., HIPAA, safety, health screening, care concerns, and others as assigned.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.

Job Class Specifics

• Maintains the patient treatment areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care, in clean, orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use.
• Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen, equipment and necessary patient supplies for the patient's treatment, as appropriate for the patient's plan of care, in a timely manner.
• As needed, plans for the timely transport, arrival, and departure of patients from the treatment area, in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff.
• Assists with basic patient care needs including toileting; preparing and tearing down booth, gathering necessary treatment supplies, wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol, etc.
• Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate.
• Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
• Assures all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations.
• As necessary, answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintains departmental data as assigned by the therapist or supervisor.
• Proficient at scanning.
• Prepares inpatient therapists' daily patient schedule in accordance with operational processes.
• Attends Rehab Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling.
• Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing.
• Monitors Rehab treatment minutes; follows up as appropriate.
• Assists with OP therapy scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes.
• Assists with updating operational manuals.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate required with course work in medical terminology, typing, computer use and nurse attendant training preferred.
• Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. One year of work experience in direct patient care with Nurses Aide or EMT training or three years of direct patient care experience in an OT or PT department of a health care facility preferred. Must have an understanding of medical terminology, disease entities and treatment, including basic infection control procedures. Typing at a rate of 45 wpm, clerical and computer skills are required.
• Certifications/Licensure: CPR required

Seniorities and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care