SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Oklahoma City
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The rehabilitation therapy extern assists patients in the rehabilitation process under the direction of a therapist and prepares equipment for daily activities. They also participate in educational lectures and maintain a clean environment in the department.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a physical, occupational, speech, or assistant therapy academic program and must obtain BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment. No specific years of experience are required.
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
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
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