Rehabilitation Therapy Extern — Per Diem Growth Opportunity

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

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.