Rehab Aide - Acute Therapy

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Rehab Aide - Acute Therapy for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.30 - $27.46. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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.

Details of the position:

• 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.
• Assist Therapy support staff with reception and clerical duties as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, caregiver orientation and other gatherings as requested by Manager.
• Keeps treatment areas clean and supplies available. Adheres to department cleaning schedule and logs activities done.
• Readies department in a.m. for patient care, and performs closing duties to keep department organized.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous training/experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Current American Heart Association 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 Acute Inpatient Rehab Department

• Performs inventory activities and works with administrative specialist to order needed supplies.

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). 

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.