PM&R Therapy Aide-Willow Lakes (Full Time, Days)

Summary

1.0 FTE, 8:30-5 m-f, no holidays, no weekends

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care, for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) patients, in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Environment Management -

• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing compliance standards. Maintaining defined logs for therapy sites.

• Performs Tracer and Proud Rounds, as assigned by supervisor

• Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.

• Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.

• Maintains unit order and efficiency.

• Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.

• Maintains safe work environment.

Supply Management/Clerical -

• Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.

• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.

• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.

• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.

• Schedules follow up appointments for patients and handle phone calls at outpatient sites.

• Works assigned tracking tools.

Patient Care/Safety -

• Preps/Cleans treating area to gain efficient turnaround time for patient throughput

• Transports patients to/from nursing units, as needed, in acute care setting or escorts patients to and from treatment area in outpatient setting.

• Assists in set up and removal of modality equipment, as supervised by therapist.

• Assists therapists in treatment techniques when support is needed for patient safety.

• Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.

• Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.

• Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.

• Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.

Code of Conduct/Professionalism -

• Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.

• Completes assignments within designated shift.

• Responds promptly to requests for assistance.

• Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.

• Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).

• Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.

• Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.

• Able to prioritize continually

Clinical Skills -

• Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.

• Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.

• Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the treating therapist in a timely fashion.

• Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.

• Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.

• Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.

• Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).

• CPR Certification required.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

• Child Care Subsidies

• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.