Rehabilitation Therapy Extern - Per Diem

OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Job summary

OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital in Dublin, OH seeks a Rehabilitation Therapy Extern to assist patients under therapist supervision. The extern supports transfers, mobility, and daily activities, and contributes to therapy sessions with equipment setup and patient positioning.

The role requires current enrollment in a physical, occupational, speech or assistant therapy program and BLS certification or completion within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a physical, occupational, speech or assistant therapy academic program required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapist with transferring patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Transport patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assist with patient-related activities including equipment setup and patient positioning.
• Participate in dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by therapists.
• Prepare and maintain department equipment and surfaces, following infection control policies.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Therapy support

Education

Current enrollment in a therapy academic program

Job description

Hospital Name: OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical Position: Rehabilitation Therapy Extern Location: Dublin, OH Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $23.00 per hour Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Under the direction of a therapist, the rehabilitation therapy extern assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. The rehabilitation therapy extern also prepares and maintains equipment and physical environment for daily activities and participates in educational lectures as designated.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and understand the perceived needs of others and communicates empathetically in addressing the concerns and needs of patients and others around them
• Attends educational lectures and training formats as requested by department supervisor. Participates in mentoring programs provided by department and staff therapists. Completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:a. Assist therapist with transferring patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.b. Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.c. Assists with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session, consistent with state practice acts for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology.d. Participates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapists.
• Prepares and maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition, including disinfecting all equipment and surfaces according to infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a physical, occupational, speech or assistant therapy academic program required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required