PMR Therapy Aide

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a PMR Therapy Aide to assist with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion. The role supports therapy staff, prepares treatment areas, transports patients as needed, and handles clerical tasks to maintain unit efficiency.

Schedule includes 8:00am–4:30pm with one closing shift from 10:00am–6:30pm; requires HS diploma or GED and CPR certification, with supervision for initial competency and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Completion of educational requirements; supervision for initial competency; yearly competency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cleans treatment areas to support timely patient throughput.
• Transports patients between nursing units or to treatment areas as needed.
• Assists in setup/removal of modality equipment under therapist supervision.
• Assists therapists with treatment techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Documents patient information accurately and timely per standards.
• Reports unusual situations or patient changes promptly to supervisors.
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Acts as patient advocate and addresses patient/family concerns appropriately.
• Responds to emergencies with proper actions and composure.
• Maintains logs, stocks supplies, and performs unit/department tasks.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

PMR Therapy Aide

Schedule

: 8:00am-4:30pm but the position has one closing shift of 10:00am-6:30pm

Location

Suburban Outpatient Pavilion

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care, for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) patients, in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Environment Management –

• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing compliance standards. Maintaining defined logs for therapy sites.
• Performs Tracer and Proud Rounds, as assigned by supervisor
• Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
• Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
• Maintains unit order and efficiency.
• Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
• Maintains safe work environment.

Supply Management/Clerical –

• Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
• Schedules follow up appointments for patients and handle phone calls at outpatient sites.
• Works assigned tracking tools.

Patient Care/Safety –

• Preps/Cleans treating area to gain efficient turnaround time for patient throughput
• Transports patients to/from nursing units, as needed, in acute care setting or escorts patients to and from treatment area in outpatient setting.
• Assists in set up and removal of modality equipment, as supervised by therapist.
• Assists therapists in treatment techniques when support is needed for patient safety.
• Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
• Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
• Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
• Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.

Code of Conduct/Professionalism –

• Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
• Completes assignments within designated shift.
• Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
• Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
• Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
• Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
• Able to prioritize continually

Clinical Skills –

• Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
• Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
• Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the treating therapist in a timely fashion.
• Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
• Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
• Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
• Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
• CPR Certification required.

Live Your Life's Work

• We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees.
• Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.
• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
• Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.
• Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.