Rehabilitation Therapy Extern - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Palm Beach is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy extern to support patients under supervision, assisting in rehabilitation activities and therapy-related tasks within an inpatient rehab setting. You will help prepare equipment, transport patients as needed, and participate in departmental training.

Enrollment in a physical, occupational, speech, or assistant therapy program and BLS certification within 90 days are required.

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

• Assists patients in the rehabilitation process under supervision of a therapist.
• Prepares and maintains department equipment and environment for therapy sessions.
• Transports patients to and from therapy as needed and assists with patient positioning and setup.
• Participates in educational lectures and training formats as designated by department supervisor.

Education

Enrollment in PT/OT/Speech/Assistant therapy program

BLS certification or completion in first 90 days

Job description

Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation - Palm Beach

Position: Rehabilitation Therapy Extern

Location: Inside Select Specialty Hospital

Schedule: Per Diem

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