Rehabilitation Therapy Extern - Per Diem

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Oklahoma City is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Extern (OT or PT student) in Oklahoma City, OK. This per diem externship supports hands-on patient care under licensed therapists and includes participation in lectures and mentoring as part of an extensive orientation.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a therapist, the extern assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities and prepares/maintains equipment and the environment for daily activities.
• Attends educational lectures and training formats; participates in mentoring programs; completes annual competencies.
• Performs patient-related tasks such as assisting with transferring patients, transporting patients, assisting with equipment setup and patient positioning, and participating in dysphagia and feeding programs.
• Keeps department and equipment clean and disinfected according to infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Oklahoma City

Joint venture with Select Medical

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 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
  

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