Rehabilitation Therapy Extern - Per Diem

Select Medical; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Oklahoma City, a joint venture with Select Medical, seeks a Rehabilitation Therapy Extern (Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Student) for Oklahoma City, OK. Schedule: Per Diem; Pay rate: $21.00 per hour.

Under supervision, you will assist patients in rehabilitation, prepare equipment, and participate in lectures while aiming to advance toward full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a physical, occupational, speech or assistant therapy academic program.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment is required

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a therapist, assist patients in the rehabilitation process with requested activities.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and the environment for daily activities and participate in designated lectures.
• Assist with transferring patients, transporting to therapy, and positioning for therapy sessions.
• Support participation in dysphagia and feeding programs as requested by therapists.
• Maintain a clean and orderly department and disinfect equipment per infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department staff.

Skills

Student in therapy program

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Oklahoma CityJoint venture with Select MedicalPosition: Rehabilitation Therapy Extern (Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Student)Location: Oklahoma City, OKSchedule:Per Diem

Pay rate: $21.00 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans