Rehabilitation Aide

University-of-Uta; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

University of Utah Health is seeking a Therapy Aide to support therapists by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and handling clerical tasks in the therapy clinics.

The role involves patient transport, equipment setup, and participation in group activities under supervision, with a focus on safety and quality care across populations. Multilingual candidates welcome.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Ability to work independently while performing non-patient care activities under supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Assist therapists in preparing equipment and treatment area for patient care.
• Prepare patients for treatment by transferring, positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
• Assist therapists with treatment procedures to improve patient functioning (sitting up, balancing, rolling, etc.).
• Assist in group activities by providing structured activities for patients.
• Instruct patients in setup, operation and safety of equipment under supervision.
• Answer phone inquiries and direct patients to appropriate treatment area.
• Schedule and register patients.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records.
• Track inventory levels and equipment inspection; inform supervisor of orders and costs.
• Collect and organize data for department quality improvement projects.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Computer skills

Independent work

Patient care awareness

Formação

Health-related degree program enrollment

Two years healthcare experience

Descrição da vaga

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position assists therapists in preparing the patient and therapy area for treatment. Performs routine activities as defined in the treatment plan, and provides clerical support in the daily operation of the therapy clinics. The incumbent works under the immediate supervision of the therapist to assist with specific treatment plans. The therapist directs and monitors each patient care task performed by the aide.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists therapists in preparing equipment and treatment area for patient care.
• Prepares patients for treatment by transferring, positioning, dressing or removing external supports. Assists patients during ambulating to prevent injuries.
• Assists therapists with treatment procedures designed to improve the patient's functioning ability, such as sitting up, balancing, rolling, crawling, and performing daily living activities.
• Assists therapists during group activities by providing structured activities for patients.
• Instructs patients in the set-up, operation, and safety of equipment used under the supervision of the therapist.
• Answers phone inquiries and directs patients to appropriate treatment area.
• Schedules and registers patients.
• Prepares and maintains patient medical records.
• Tracks inventory levels and equipment inspection. Informs supervisor of items to be ordered and cost fluctuations.
• Collects and organizes data to assist in department quality improvement projects.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Ability to work independently while performing non-patient care activities such as cleaning, equipment set-up, etc. and patient related activities such as patient transport, the practice of ambulation or a personal exercise program that are not of a skilled level. These are performed under the general supervision of any therapy or nursing professional.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred

• Current enrollment in a health related degree program or two years of experience in a health care setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

Requisition Number 87026
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type PRN
Shift Variable
Work Schedule TBD
Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UCC OPC 80H SHHC THERAPY SVCS
Category Therapy/Rehabilitation
Workplace Set Up On-site