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 is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Extern (Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Student) to support our inpatient rehab team in Oklahoma City, OK. This per diem position provides hands-on exposure under licensed therapists in a learning-focused environment.

You will assist with patient activities, equipment setup, and therapy sessions while completing required coursework and BLS certification; opportunities for growth may exist.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists patients under therapist direction in rehabilitation activities.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and environment for daily therapy sessions.
• Attends lectures and training as designated by the department supervisor.
• Performs patient-related tasks including transferring and positioning as appropriate.
• Keeps department clean and disinfects equipment per infection control policies.

Education

Therapy program enrollment

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Oklahoma City

Joint venture with Select Medical

Position: Rehabilitation Therapy Extern (Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Student)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay rate: $21.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest 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. Assist 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

Location : Location US-OK-Oklahoma City

Job ID 378101

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 0

Category Therapy - Support

Company SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Oklahoma City