PeaceHealth is seeking a Rehab Aide - Physical Therapy Ortho for a per diem, Day shift position.
Req ID: 166638
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting therapists in the rehab department with set up for patient care; readying areas for patient care; keeping dept clean and clutter free; carries out assigned specific treatment preparation and patient care-related activities; maintains and cleans equipment and supplies, assists with patient transport and assists the clinical staff and office specialist as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assist therapist and therapy assistant with patient-care related duties. This includes, but is not limited to providing a second-person assist for patient care, patient treatment area set-up/cleaning, equipment set-up/cleaning, patient transport for care, and patient comfort measures.
2. Assist Therapy support staff with reception and clerical duties as needed.
3. Participates in staff meetings, caregiver orientation and other gatherings as requested by Manager.
4. Keeps treatment areas clean and supplies available. Adheres to department cleaning schedule and logs activities done.
5. Readies department in a.m. for patient care, and performs closing duties to keep department organized.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Previous training/experience in a patient care setting preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
OTHER SKILLS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Keyboarding, computer skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
PHSW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires moderate physical exertion 34% to 65% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
Job duties occasionally require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (less than 34% of work time).
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Vancouver community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .
Location: Vancouver , Southwest Medical Center (150) Job Category: Rehab Therapies Shift: Day Shift Length: Variable FTE: 0.0 Work Type: Per Diem/Relief Hourly compensation starts at: $ 12.46 , more depending on experience Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Vancouver || Rehab Therapies || Physical Therapy || Per Diem/Relief || REHABILITATION SVCS
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
