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Physical Medicine Aide
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An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.
$32,875 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
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Physical Medicine Aide
- Chambersburg Hospital
- Days Chambersburg, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Job Identification 228575 Job Category Clinical Care Job Schedule Part time Job Shift Shift1
- Day Locations 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US Assignment Category PRN/Per Diem
FTE 0.001
Job Description PRN (as needed) 10 hour day/evening Monday-Friday Weekend & holiday rotationPosition Function:
Under the direction of Clinical Manager(s) and staff therapist(s) or therapy assistant(s), assists in the general operations of the assigned work area. As assigned, may also guide activities of the volunteers and part-time students. Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department. May assist with clerical duties and patient transportation as directed. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.Responsibilities Essential Functions and Responsibilities Unit Based Essential Functions and Responsibilities Core Values:
Service, Integrity, Compassion Demonstrates service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers. Maintains confidentiality. Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality. Is accountable- takes initiative and ownership of issues.
Job Class Specifics:
Maintains the patient treatment areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care, in clean, orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use. Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen, equipment and necessary patient supplies for the patient's treatment, as appropriate for the patient's plan of care, in a timely manner. As needed, plans for the timely transport, arrival, and departure of patients from the treatment area, in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff. Assists with basic patient care needs include toileting; preparing and tearing down booth, gathering necessary treatment supplies, wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol, etc. Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate. Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety. Assures all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations. As necessary, answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals. Maintains departmental data as assigned by the therapist or supervisor. Proficient at scanning. Prepares inpatient therapists' daily patient schedule in accordance with operational processes. Attends Rehab Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling. Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing. Monitors Rehab treatment minutes; follows up as appropriate. Assists with OP therapy scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes. Assists with updating operational manuals.Working Environment:
Work is performed in a clean, clinical environment. Possible exposure to patients with infectious diseases or to bodily fluids which may contain infectious agents. May also be required to work in the satellites.Reporting Structure:
A. Formal Reporting and Chain of Command- Reports to an assigned Clinical Manager and in his/her absence to the administrative designee. B. Informal Reporting Relationships
- Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships within the Physical Medicine Department, with other departments, physicians, care providers or "customers".